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How Taekwon-Do Prepared Me for Consulting Interviews

Tom Spencer

It turns out that preparing for case interviews is fairly similar to preparing for Taekwon-Do Competitions. Martial arts have taught me discipline and the ability to learn new things, while also striving to perfect what I already know, which I employ as I prepare for the case interviews. Learning Frameworks. Setting Goals.

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A Note to University Seniors

Tom Spencer

If you’ve ever found yourself praying before an interview for the universe to help you “just get this one offer”, you’re experiencing the symptoms of these fundamentally tough market conditions. They show up to interviews as a shell of their former enthusiastic and confident selves. So, make these few months count.

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7 People who NEED to apply to McKinsey in the next 8 days

Management Consulted

The following 7 categories of people have 8 days left to apply at McKinsey for a full-time position (provided they finish their programs in 2017/2018): PhDs. We’re starting this article off assuming that you’ve already knocked some socks off during networking (see here ) and created a masterful resume and cover letter (see here ).

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