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Career Advice

Recruiting versus reality

Consulting firms are very good at selling themselves to potential recruits. But, like any sales pitch, there’s a degree of exaggeration behind the polished smiles. In this post, I explore the other side of the value propositions presented by consulting firms during the recruiting process: “You will be exposed to a wide range of problems […]

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Skills, Tips, and Tactics

They Say Knowledge Is Power – Knowledge Management Basics

The term ‘knowledge management’ has become increasingly trendy over the past couple of years during B-school. And with that trend a new one has emerged: little information on how to manage it successfully. In any team dynamic, formal or informal, it is essential to derive and translate relevant knowledge to the right people. However, the […]

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B-School / Consulting Clubs

Case Competition Tips & Tricks

Case competitions are amazing opportunities to demonstrate your ‘case cracking’ abilities in front of industry judges, quickly expand your network, and win great prizes. I was fortunate enough to be involved with several during my undergraduate days, both as a participant and as a judge. I even started one, which is now one of the […]