648: Structure fails at 60% McKinsey cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

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851: Building Hypotheses From Data Exhibits (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

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850: You Cannot Join McKinsey Strategy (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Far too many candidates demonstrate poor knowledge of consulting by insisting that they want to work for McKinsey strategy and not operations or BTO. This is a flawed strategy which will only hurt their chances in the short, medium and long-term. This podcast explains why and how ...  Show more

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