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OCTOBER 31, 2019

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JULY 21, 2020

In business terms, you aren’t executing day-to-day against your strategic plan. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey. Read Our Privacy Policy. No, Thanks!

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Question: It was really fascinating to read your today's email about landing a McKinsey offer while coming from advertising. I would be happy to hear any suggestions in terms of approach to preparation process, books, resources, etc. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

There’s a fundamental difference between a company that isn’t profitable yet (but has the healthy gross margins conducive to long-term profitability) versus a company that mathematically can never be profitable (because it has negative or abysmally low gross margins). Read Our Privacy Policy. To over-simplify. Additional Resources.

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JUNE 13, 2019

Managerial accounting - business operators, think in terms of cash. They think more in terms of total production cost divided by units sold which encompasses the scenario you describe (even if the terminology is a little inaccurate). Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

One of the ways you can tell a CEO is managing for short-term results at the expense of long-term sustained success, is when he or she cuts back on R&D investments. The knowledge worker's R&D and the key to long-term career success is continually learning new skills. Read Our Privacy Policy. Additional Resources.

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APRIL 5, 2020

In quasi-mathematical terms, the VP of sales tries to achieve a “local” optimization. In simpler terms, the opposite of every man and woman out for themselves is… teamwork and collaboration. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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JUNE 1, 2020

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

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APRIL 17, 2020

First, I ask them to explain the business to me in qualitative terms — Who is the customer? If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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JUNE 25, 2019

Even if you don't know the meaning of an obvious term, get it clarified rather than proceeding ahead. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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JUNE 25, 2019

In terms of shoes, no sneakers or sandals. In terms of what to ask, you can ask anything you want. In terms of recruiting process and deadlines, that's usually available on the website or by contacting the recruiting (logistics) coordinator. Read Our Privacy Policy. Definitely no tie, or blazer. Additional Resources.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

It is very much a specific format in terms of logical layout, conclusion stated first (followed by supporting facts in numbered order), optimal sequencing of ideas, elimination of unnecessary information. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

In the example cited above, you basically had a few minutes to provide your hypothesis and structure the problem in terms of what data you would need to test your hypothesis. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. Read Our Privacy Policy. Additional Resources.

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APRIL 4, 2020

However, I think that, in a recession, this concept has a lot of value in terms of managing one’s career or business. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey.

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

In terms of moving from specialist to a generalist role within a firm or at a different firm, it varies a lot by firm. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

As a background, this was a non-profit case, and the question was whether to expand Program B in the short term. In summary, we should expand B in the short term. Also, in terms of practice, there are lots of examples in LOMS of synthesis. But due to the short-term nature of the expansion, these risks can be minimized.

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JUNE 24, 2019

In terms of choosing between Bain and McKinsey. In terms of location, if your offer is from different cities, then it's a question of where you would rather live. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. Read Our Privacy Policy. here's my take. Additional Resources.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 6, 2020

While inflation risk appears to be real, driven by a sharp increase in the money supply, the good news is that it appears to be a medium term risk factor. In contrast, the value of real assets like land, art, gold, or bitcoin are likely to be preserved during a period of high inflation. Hedging Inflation Risk. Final thoughts.

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AUGUST 15, 2019

In terms of ratios, I see a significantly higher percentage of candidates with poor cover letters than poor resumes. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In terms of what's important on the job, the list is quite extensive. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey. Read Our Privacy Policy. Additional Resources.

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APRIL 29, 2019

In terms of preparation, the general feedback from those getting offers is the Look Over My Shoulder ® examples are extremely reflective of the dynamic of cases in McKinsey Rounds 2 & 3 (same feedback for BCG and Bain). Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data.

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APRIL 7, 2020

In many cases, businesses and individuals are initially mispositioned in terms of their market position, skills, or capabilities. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey.

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JANUARY 26, 2021

In terms of how I manage my information intake, I do a few things. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey. Read Our Privacy Policy. Additional Resources.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

I would not like to end up in the Eastern European market; my longer term goals are in Western Europe, USA, Brazil or Middle East. Based on your email, it seems that BCG is a better fit for you in the short run, but you have some longer-term concerns. Read Our Privacy Policy. Additional Resources. No, Thanks!

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In terms of specific roles, different C-level executives worry about different things. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

For the top tier firm , the standard rule of thumb in terms of appearance is to dress and appear one level more formal than the client. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. Read Our Privacy Policy. If they wear blazers, you wear blazers and a tie. Additional Resources.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 6, 2017

At the same time, we can anticipate friction as new forms of identity verification are integrated into old systems (technological, business, and social systems) with the potential for further erosions of privacy. The SSN is easy and low tech. Let’s take a wiser route this time.

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MARCH 16, 2020

I’m encouraged to see that the term “social distancing” has become common vocabulary here in the United States. Long-Term Lung Damage — Little is known about the long-term ramifications of COVID-19. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In terms of being a good consultant more generally, I have a program on this topic called How to Succeed in Management Consulting. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey.

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APRIL 30, 2019

Pick your industry carefully, and fully consider the longer-term ramifications -- family, kids, etc. One of the rising star engagement managers, who was now about two years away from partner, landed a monstrous 01 opportunity. This client was the envy of the entire office, and he landed it. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

That’s because someday you may be managing a C player and will need to know what your options are in terms of managing him. If you have the raw talent and work ethic but are simply inexperienced, that’s very different than if you are experienced (in terms of years worked), but just can’t seem to do a good job. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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MARCH 26, 2019

A source of irritation for many interviewers is when the candidate says, " We faced a $10 million drop in sales, and we fixed this by landing three new clients for $3.3 Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. Read Our Privacy Policy. not what "we" did. million each.".

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JUNE 18, 2019

The ability to pull that off is what consulting firms are looking for in terms of leadership. In terms of what questions to expect, there are two common question templates to be aware of. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

You may find that your interviewer is speaking in vague terms or unwilling to help you unpack a question. In terms of practicing your MECE skills, use the framework in everyday life as much as possible. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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