Money vs. Happiness: How to Choose a Career You’ll Love
One of the most common career questions I hear is this: “Should I choose a career for the money or for the happiness?” It’s a
August 11, 2025
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Who Should Not Work in Consulting: 5 Red Flags to Watch For
At CaseInterview.com, we often talk about how to break into consulting and how to succeed once you’re in. But today, let’s talk about the opposite:
August 6, 2025
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How to Pass the BCG Online Case
What Is the BCG Online Case? The BCG Online Case is an online case interview simulation that assesses a candidate’s problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
August 1, 2024
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With Gratitude
Today is a holiday in the United States called Thanksgiving. While there are multiple historical and contemporary ways people recognize this day, I see it
November 22, 2023
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THE Essential Skill to Getting Promoted
Once you’ve been an individual contributor, often the only way to progress further in your career is to manage people. The only way to get promoted
August 2, 2023
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How to Motivate Others
When you’re managing a team, one of the big challenges is learning how to motivate the people you manage. While not everyone can be motivated,
July 15, 2023
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McKinsey APD Application
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McKinsey APD / PhD CV Format for Consulting
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