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

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

Update: 2025-07-09
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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 to compensate for this misunderstanding.

 

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

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