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
No Comments
CaseInterview.com Blog
Categories
networking
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
No Comments
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
4 Comments
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
No Comments
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
8 Comments
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
2 Comments
Mutually Beneficial
In the long run, the only type of relationship that endures is the mutually beneficial one. One-sided relationships — whether
Expanding Your Network
I attended a software industry trade show last week. (I work with a lot of CEOs in the software as
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
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,
Applying to McKinsey from a Non-Target School
Question: I wanted to thank you for your excellent materials, specifically the LOMS program. Using your frameworks and guidelines, I was able
BCG Coffee Chat
I received an email from a CaseInterview.com student regarding an informal or “coffee chat” she was able to secure with
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
How McKinsey Partners Solve “Cases”
There’s a joke within McKinsey on how to solve a case. Here’s the case: A client is considering entering XYZ
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