Rank Order Your Goals
I’ve had a multi-decade debate with myself about solving one problem at a time or multi-tasking and trying to solve multiple problems concurrently. After much
July 21, 2020
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The Total Game Changer
One of the single most powerful, life-changing, and career-changing tools is the ability to understand what somebody else needs. I know that sounds terribly anticlimactic but hear
July 16, 2020
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Simple vs. Easy
Some of the most brilliant insights in life are simple to understand but not always easy to act on. I like making the distinction between
July 14, 2020
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Real-World Case
Here is a real-world situation. You’ve been hired by an industry association representing the 3,000 colleges located in the United States. Due to COVID-19, nearly
July 10, 2020
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Implied vs. Explicit Expectations
All relationships work more smoothly when expectations are clear and explicit. The opposite of an explicit expectation is an implied one. Let’s look at both
July 8, 2020
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The Recession — Now What?
I wrote the following article for my CEOs. I thought you might find it useful. In talking to many people about the global recession, I’ve
June 19, 2020
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80/20 Rule to Get an Offer
This success story comes from a McKinsey new hire from a non-target school who gives tips on getting an interview,
Bioengineer to Consultant
Success Story: A year ago I was a Civil Engineering student that was originally admitted as a bioengineer. Long story
From Ad Agency & Non-Target School to McKinsey Offer
I wanted to share this field report from an F1Y who took a non-traditional route into consulting, had to prepare
Networking, Practice, and Extreme Preparation
The following is a letter I received from an F1Y who took a calculated path and persisted, despite many setbacks,
Bain Interview Success
Here are a few success stories from readers that contain some useful tips for others pursuing a career with Bain.
BCG International Offers
These success stories come from readers who landed offers to work at international BCG firms. If you are in a
What to Do After the Consulting Firm Offer
Question: I am very excited to have received my dream consulting firm offer just two days ago. I don’t think
AT Kearney Industry Hire
Success Story: I am writing to thank you for your website’s instruction and your emails. I recently received an Associate
How to Think More Analytically… Automatically
I was reading an email from a member of my case interview preparation community that had recently gotten offers from Bain and
Booz Allen Hamilton Interview – Middle East
Question on Booz Allen Hamilton Interview: Hello Victor, I wanted to inform you that I had applied to Booz Allen