When I was a McKinsey consultant, I worked with a client who once said, “You’re the most professional consultant I’ve worked with.” What he meant
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
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:
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
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
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
Dogs bark. Cats meow. Fish swim. Birds fly. Other than a few exceptions, this is how the world works. If
There’s a subject that few people ever talk about. It’s something that has the ability to change the trajectory of
There is a simple principle the underlies the relationship between client and consulting firm. It is something I call the uncertainty arbitrage.
Following is an email I received from an F1Y who has encountered what I see as a big problem in
One of the biggest jokes about working in industry is how many stupid useless meetings one “must” attend. Whether you
Question: I am wondering if you might have a reference for consulting-specific writing coaching. Since joining Booz and Company, I
In an ideal world, executives would hire consultants to help their companies maximize their opportunities. However, we don’t live in
Presenting recommendations to clients in a way that increases the odds that they will actually follow your recommendations is a
Over the last 5 years, I have taken an unusual interest in linguistics. My interest was prompted by the book Words That Work:
The single best way to improve your skills in any endeavor is to get feedback on your performance. Two kinds
