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S12E23: McKinsey Without a Business Degree? It's Possible - Omar's Story

S12E23: McKinsey Without a Business Degree? It's Possible - Omar's Story

FromStrategy Simplified


S12E23: McKinsey Without a Business Degree? It's Possible - Omar's Story

FromStrategy Simplified

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Omar took a winding road to strategy consulting at McKinsey:No business degree or backgroundChanging majors multiple timesDidn't know he wanted to work in consultingThe critical thing? Omar didn't disqualify himself because of his background!His story is filled with "aha!" moments and learnings that will apply to many aspiring consultants. Listen in to get inspired and fired up.Relevant LinksGet $200 off Strategy Sprint (Join the March, May, or November projects)Work with our MBB team to prep for interviews in Black BeltConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join the next Extreme Consulting Makeover - every Tuesday at 12pm ET! Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Released:
Jan 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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