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McKinsey Retail Store

McKinsey is in the retail game!? Well, yes and no. The McKinsey retail store opened this past September at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. Chances are, however, that…

MC Corporate Training

Corporate training can teach or polish important skills to your team like: Communication, executive presentation, Pyramid Principle, MECE, and the 80/20 Principle. You don't have to search far to find…

What Is A Consultant?

The role of management consultants is shrouded in mystery. Many questions arise, including - what is a business consultant? And also - what is a consultation? We'll break it down,…

Amazon Leadership Principle

Amazon Leadership Principles

Key Insights Amazon has a market cap of $2 trillion (let that sink in for a minute!), making it one of the most valuable companies in the world by that…

What Are Soft Skills?

What Are Soft Skills?

Soft skills are often overlooked by candidates vying to enter the consulting industry. It makes sense as so much emphasis is placed on the case interview during the consulting recruiting…

McKinsey Problem Solving Test

The McKinsey Problem Solving Test, commonly known as the "PST," has been an intimidating component of the case interview for decades. Even the best test takers don't overlook the McKinsey…

McKinsey Consulting: 1 Star Glassdoor Reviews

McKinsey Glassdoor reviews can be insightful and harsh at the same time. Most of all, though, they're just plain funny. Does McKinsey have its flaws? Absolutely. Do these 1 star…

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Investment Banking Analyst: A Day in the Life vs. Consulting

Investment banking is an industry infamous for its notoriously long hours. When I was looking into how to become an investment banker, I first asked, "What is investment banking?" Then,…

Case Interview Prep Process

The case interview prep process can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Frameworks? Walkthroughs? Do you jump straight into paid coaching? With so many questions, options, and perspectives, how do…

Break Even Analysis

Break Even Analysis

All companies have the goal of being profitable, but before they can get there, the first step is to break even. Once a company is able to reach a point…

Negotiating A Job Offer: What Consultants Can and Can’t Do

Negotiating a job offer is always a tricky task. You don’t want to ask for too much and ruin your reputation before Day 1. Yet, at the same time, you…

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Problem solving and decision making are important for every consultant, business, and person in the world. After all, in the end, aren’t all entities and individuals just a sum of…