Managing Career Risk
Ever since working at McKinsey, I’ve been fascinated by the financial services industry. In every other industry, you know what your costs and revenues were
August 21, 2019
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Tips for Preparing for a AT Kearney Case Interview
Below is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student who received an offer from AT Kearney in Europe coming from a non-MBA background. In his
August 21, 2019
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Monitor Deloitte Consulting Interview Tips
The following is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student who recently received an offer from Monitor Deloitte and his tips for consulting interview success. Success
August 21, 2019
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Confidence vs. Ignorance
Many of my students have been told that they need to have “confidence” and “fake it until you make it.” I only half agree with
August 19, 2019
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The Importance of a Consulting Cover Letter
As a former consulting resume and cover letter reader for McKinsey, and someone who has reviewed thousands of applications, I have noticed an interesting trend. Most cover
August 15, 2019
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LEK Internship
Below is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student that received a LEK internship offer recently, she elaborates on how my free videos helped in
August 14, 2019
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If it Walks, Talks, and Acts like a CEO…
Being a CEO is not complicated. A good CEO decides what needs to be done and who needs to do
Why Smart People do Stupid Things
Consulting firms prize people who are logical, analytical, and rational. However, smart people routinely make “stupid” decisions. Here’s why.
Deep Perspective
When I was at McKinsey, one of the biggest reasons clients cited for repeatedly hiring McKinsey was: “perspective.” Clients would
Kim Kardashian vs. Steve Jobs
Both Kim Kardashian and Steve Jobs have personal brands. They are both well known. However, there’s a major difference between
Life is Long
I’ve heard Warren Buffet speak in person. He talks a lot about the importance of maintaining a great reputation. In
Life is Short
Earlier this month, I received news that my grandmother was in her final hours of life. I flew out to
A Framework for Your Personal Brand
Over the last ten years, the concept of a personal brand has become a part of career management vocabulary. This
Success Is Simple: Show Up
American movie director Woody Allen says, “80% of success is showing up.” For most of my career, I thought this
Gravitas for Non-Executives
You want executives in your company to see you as a peer. This perception gives you enormous clout and credibility
The Secret to Building Relationships
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the ability to interact with other people. People skills are incredibly valuable, both