Humor in Case Interviews
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Common Case Interview Mistakes
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The Perfect Hypothesis Opening Statement
What follows is a field report from a reader who just got a McKinsey offer, and my commentary on the perfect hypothesis opening statement. Field Report: I
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Case Interviews: When to Be Creative
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When to Close a Case
Question: I am a big fan of your materials (LOMS® and HSMC are both very helpful). Wanted to ask you a quick question about concluding cases. I think
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Bain vs McKinsey
Below is a success story and prep tips from a student who has two MBB offers as well as my advice on how to chose between the
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Decision Fatigue
The higher you move up in the organization, the more your job becomes about deciding than it does about doing.
Life is Beautiful
My life is beautiful. My life has always been beautiful. To be more precise, there have always been parts of
The Solution to Any Business Problem is…
I’ve had many mentors throughout my personal and professional life. I’ve had several mentors, but one in particular who taught
The Uncertainties of Life
A year ago, I started taking classes in improvisational comedy. Unlike stand-up comedy, where a comedian memorizes an entire show
The Best Idea Doesn’t Always Win
In many corporate cultures, the validity of any idea is often dependent on the authority level of the person who
Being Slightly Famous
Traditional career planning strategy involves going to a good school, getting a job from a big brand name company, and
With Much Gratitude
Today is my favorite U.S. holiday — Thanksgiving. It is a holiday devoted to being grateful for what we have
Lessons from the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
The outcome of the 2016 US Presidential election was considered by most to be a stunning upset. Most, including Donald
Existing vs. Thriving
One of the single most useful skills in life and in career is the ability to tolerate turbulence. The easiest
Winner of Sweet Estimation Contest
While celebrating the U.S. holiday Halloween, I announced an estimation question contest. As you might recall, I posed the following