Culture in Companies, Families, and Romantic Relationships
At Stanford, the one class I disliked the most was called “Cultures, Ideas and Values.” At the time, I thought there was little value in
October 1, 2022
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How to Make a First or Lasting Impression
If you want to make an impressive first impression with someone, show them how smart, brilliant, and accomplished you are. Share with them your resume, income,
September 27, 2022
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The Gift of Failure
“Failure” always has a gift. The gift is an opportunity to learn a lesson. The challenge with failure is it feels just awful. And when
September 23, 2022
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Chasing Dreams
I’m a big believer that everyone should spend at least a portion of their life chasing their own dreams. Whether dream chasing is your life
September 18, 2022
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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]
Early on in the McKinsey case interview process, candidates will take part in an evaluation called “Solve,” the McKinsey digital assessment game (formerly called the
September 9, 2022
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MECE Framework [Graphics and Examples]
MECE is a principle used by management consulting firms to describe a way of organizing information. The MECE principle suggests that
Issue Tree
Like a scientist uses an experiment to test a hypothesis, a consultant uses a framework called an issue tree. An
Case Interview Advice from Another McKinsey New Hire
Field Report: Just a brief note to say thank you for your emails. I actually didn’t use the LOMS program – or
Choosing between Multiple Offers – McKinsey, BCG, Bain, & Deloitte
Question: Thank you for all the work you’ve done in helping fellow future consultants such as myself prepare for the
Identifying Key Drivers in a Case Interview
One of the nuanced skills that I’m noticing some people having difficulty with is the ability to identify the “key
Case Interviews: When to Be Creative
Question: I have been following your blog at CaseInterview.com and using your video for my case interview practice. You mentioned in
Starting a Case with the Right Questions
Question: I have been following your email newsletters and have read them all carefully since I joined your club. I
Business Acumen in Case Interviews
Question: First of all, I want to thank you for all the great materials that you have developed and posted
Switching Frameworks Mid-Case
Question: I work in the Venture Capital Industry and am considering a switch to strategy consultancy. Normally, people switch the
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