Fatigue & Decision Making
I don’t think I’ve ever made a good decision when I’m exhausted and it’s late at night. Fatigue clouds judgment. Fatigue causes hormones and brain
September 14, 2022
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How to Pass the McKinsey Problem Solving Game [Guide]
(2024 Update) Early on in the McKinsey case interview process, candidates will take part in an evaluation called “Solve,” the McKinsey digital assessment game (formerly
September 9, 2022
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This is Better than Perfection
Many of my students strive for perfection. In theory, there’s nothing wrong with this PURSUIT. However, in practice, many people associate validity and self worth
September 8, 2022
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Demographic vs. Situational Gravitas
When I was at Stanford, I took a sociology class focused on the topic of status. It was fascinating. The big lesson learned from that
September 5, 2022
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Master then Break the Rules
When you first learn a craft, it’s useful to learn the rules. As you master the rules, it’s useful to break the rules. The difference
August 31, 2022
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Responsibility vs. Fault Ratio
Fault = You created a problem due to an error you made. Responsibility = It’s your job to fix the problem. For most individual contributor
August 28, 2022
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Interview Process and Preparation – McKinsey, Bain, BCG
Following is a success story from a student that interviewed with four firms and got offers from both McKinsey and
How to Improve Brain Processing Speed (Improving Problem Solving in a Case Interview)
This caseinterview.com student sent me an email recently asking my advice on how they could practice and improve their performance
How to Develop a Case Interview Practice Routine
Below is a success story I recently received from a CaseInterview.com student about the success they had using a set
Tips for Case Interview Mastery
There are lots of little things that separate a candidate who does a good job on a case vs. an excellent job.
Can You be Too Prepared for a Case Interview?
Recently I have received several emails from readers asking if you can be “too prepared” for a case interview. My
Mastering the Case Interview
When learning any activity, there is a transformation that takes place as your skills improve. It is like learning to drive a
Second Chance Case Interviews
Recently I received the following email from a reader who was rejected by McKinsey in the second round. What follows
What to Expect and How to Prepare for a McKinsey 2nd Round Interview
The big difference between the McKinsey First and Second Round is in the second round you’ll be expected to lead
How to Practice Cases Without a Partner
A question I receive quite often is How to Practice Case Interviews Alone? I will be honest it is hard
The Case Structuring Contest Winner Is…
A week or so ago, I held a case structuring contest. I showed a TV interview of a U.S. college