336: Joining McKinsey with a 2.1 GPA

Aspiring NBA stars make a classic mistake when trying to watch, analyze and replicate the reasons why someone like Michael Jordan was so successful. In this podcast I explain why aspiring management consultants and those in industry make the very same mistake when watching, analy ...  Show more

Communication and image in a case interview is governed by both what you say and how you say. It is true that how you say something tends to carry more weight. However, in some case, certain phrases should definitely be avoided because they cause much damage it is very hard to re ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailWant to know the secret sauce that sets superstar consulting candidates apart from average ones? This episode is for you.You’ll learn firsthand the recruiting strategies, surprising mindsets, and tools to stand out in a crowded landscape from leaders at 5 top MBA ...  Show more

This is Jesse Pujji and today we’re breaking down McKinsey & Company, the world’s pre-eminent management consulting firm. Founded in the thick of the Industrial Revolution, McKinsey set about professionalizing the way businesses were managed. An accountant by trade, James McKinse ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailThere are lots of AMAZING reasons to work for McKinsey - and today, Jenny Rae shares 10 of the best ones.But... it's not all sunshine and roses at McKinsey - we believe there are 6 definite cons of work at McKinsey.Listen in for the hold, hard facts about life at ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailWant to work for McKinsey? One of the first steps to an offer is prepping your resume. Today, Jenny Rae breaks down what separates a McKinsey resume from all other resumes.McKinsey hires the best of the best, so your CV needs to be top-notch, the crème de la crème ...  Show more