The Study of Mistakes
When I was in school, my strongest subjects were in STEM — science and math specifically. In high school, I was required to study history.
May 12, 2022
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Effectiveness or Pleasure
There’s a saying I’ve lived by for quite some time now. If you’re going to do something, you should either strive to do it well…
April 16, 2022
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Handshake, Kiss, or Bow
I’ve had the good fortune of working and socializing with people from a wide variety of cultures. One of the challenges of such international interactions
April 16, 2022
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Keep Moving Forward
One of my professional mentors taught me a very useful tip on how to travel when flights get canceled due to bad weather. He had
April 15, 2022
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Market Cycles
All things have a natural cycle. The sun rises; the sun sets. The tide comes in; the tide goes out. Jobs are easy to get;
April 15, 2022
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Mutually Beneficial
In the long run, the only type of relationship that endures is the mutually beneficial one. One-sided relationships — whether they are vendor-customer, spouse-spouse, or
April 15, 2022
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BCG Case Interviews in Europe
Following is a report from a CaseInterview.com student that was recently hired by BCG in Western Europe where he shares
McKinsey + BCG Undergrad Consulting Offer
Below is a success story from a student that received offers from both McKinsey and BCG. The student shares her
Tips for Successfully Preparing for a Case Interview in a Short Time Frame
What follows is a success story from a student who received offers from McKinsey, BCG and Booz with only a
Importance of Communication Skills in a BCG Interview
What follows is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student who received an offer from BCG in Asia. In this
BCG Coffee Chat
I received an email from a CaseInterview.com student regarding an informal or “coffee chat” she was able to secure with
How BCG, Bain & the Consulting Industry Got Started
There’s a great article in Bloomberg BusinessWeek that while several years old does a great job at discussing how the global strategy
Each Firm’s Favorite Cases
A reader sent me an email asking if there was a pattern or trend to what kind of case problems
Tips for Candidate-Led Cases
Question: With only a few days to prepare for the 1st round interview with McKinsey, I listened to your material
Cases for Partner-Level Hires vs Associates
Question: I am a Senior Manager at XYZ in [ABC Country] (equivalent to Manager at Bain and Associate Principal at
Consulting Recruiting Tips for Non MBA’s
Question: I have recently become interested in management consulting, and I realized that I’m at a disadvantaged position without an