The Value of Money
Money can serve many purposes. It can be used to buy things for consumption. It can be used to buy objects that convey status (Rolex,
October 2, 2021
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Expanding Your Network
I attended a software industry trade show last week. (I work with a lot of CEOs in the software as a service industry.) My sole
October 2, 2021
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Strengths Multiplied
When you work in any endeavor, your strengths accelerate the achievement of your goals while your weaknesses hold you back. This is what it means
September 9, 2021
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Maintenance
I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of maintenance. A mechanic friend of mine said that if you follow your car’s official maintenance schedule
September 9, 2021
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Consulting Cover Letter Template & Tips to Writing the Perfect Cover Letter (2021 Update)
Between a resume and cover letter, most job applicants will tell you that the resume is more important. While your resume provides a more complete
September 8, 2021
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Know Your Weaknesses
When you get your first job, you’re hired based on your strengths. To get promoted, you need to be highly self-aware of your weaknesses and
September 6, 2021
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Power for the Powerless
In industry, whether your ideas get taken seriously depends on more than the quality of your thoughts. If the receptionist
Your Relationships = Your Net Worth
When I left McKinsey to start my own company, a number of my McKinsey friends also left to do the
How to Talk to Strangers and Enjoy It
A few days ago, I was in Manhattan taking a seminar on screenplay writing. During my time there, I had
Using Case Interview Prep for Non-Consulting Offers
Here are a couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside
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,
The Power of a Strong Peer Group
When it comes to both your personal life and professional life, your peer group profoundly impacts… well, everything. Your peers
Powerful Friends
When I was at Stanford, the most successful students were the smartest ones. Fast forward 10 to 20 years, and
More on Networking to Get a Consulting Interview
I am often asked by readers if networking will really help them obtain a consulting interview or if it could
Networking Tips for Securing an Interview
A question I get quite often is how do you network your way into a consulting firm interview when you
How to Get a McKinsey Interview Through Networking
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