Indecision
When you’re faced with two options where you know that one option will be good and the other bad, it’s useful to take the time
March 4, 2020
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Pre-Existing Knowledge
When you’re trying to explain a complex idea to someone, it’s extremely helpful to explain your new idea using terms, concepts, or ideas that the
March 2, 2020
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Authority vs. Influence
When most people think of power, they think of the person in the conference room with the most authority. Formal authority comes from decision-making power
February 26, 2020
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Problem Talker vs. Problem Solver
In life and work, there are two ways to approach a problem. You can talk about a problem, or you can solve the problem. The
February 24, 2020
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Social Hierarchy
When I was at Stanford, I took a class on social hierarchies. I remember thinking it was fascinating how social hierarchies influence perceptions of self
February 17, 2020
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Prepared for Luck
Over the years, I’ve noticed the role that luck plays in success for myself and others. I won’t lie. Getting lucky on an opportunity is
February 13, 2020
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Do No Harm
When a medical student becomes a doctor, he or she is asked to take the Hippocratic Oath. The oath comes
Identifying Key Drivers in a Case Interview
One of the nuanced skills that I’m noticing some people having difficulty with is the ability to identify the “key
Feedback Loops
One of the most useful management tools is the feedback loop. Feedback involves some mechanism that provides you with data
BCG Success Stories
I frequently receive emails from readers who have successfully landed an offer from BCG. I want to share their stories
Tips for the Case Interview
This article focuses on a few questions that I’ve been asked by readers. The tips that I recommend for these
Common Questions on the Case Interview
Here are some common questions that I’ve received about the case interview and my replies. The first is around timing
Ad Hominem Attacks on Greta Thunberg
Over the last week or so, I’ve been watching people’s reactions to 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg. A year ago,
Interview Advice from McKinsey New Hire
Success Story: I am a fresh grad who got an offer from McKinsey, and I can assure everyone that CaseInterview.com
From Banking to Consulting
What follows is a success story I received from a reader who transitioned from banking to consulting as an experienced
Shooting Yourself in the Foot
Here in the United States, we have an idiomatic expression that says to avoid “shooting yourself in the foot.” If