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How to ask someone for help on LinkedIn (without wasting both your time)
Cold outreach on LinkedIn usually fails because the sender hasn't done the basic work of explaining who they are, why they're reaching out to you specifically, and what they actually need.
Five consulting recruiting myths that are probably costing you time
From "you need a target school" to "just apply everywhere," these five beliefs shape how most candidates approach consulting recruiting. Most of them are either wrong or more nuanced than people think.
How to stand out in a case interview by nailing the ending
Most candidates crush the analysis and then fumble the landing. The last 60 seconds of your case are where you either look like a consultant or like someone still practising.
What interviewers actually score in a case interview (it's not the answer)
Most candidates walk into a case convinced the goal is to land on the correct recommendation. Having sat on the interviewer side, I can tell you that's one of the smallest boxes on the scorecard.
How to network your way into consulting (without being annoying)
Most candidates send the same generic LinkedIn message to every consultant they find. Here's what actually gets responses, builds relationships, and opens doors.