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What is Sponsorship at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain? And How to Build it Effectively.
Sponsorship in MBB consulting is an absolutely important ingredient for successful career growth. But many lateral hires struggle with understanding…
Jun 16
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Rustem Karymov
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How to improve your confidence in MBB firms?
Lack of confidence is the biggest pain point for consultants. But many don't know how to address this practically.
Jun 9
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Rustem Karymov
How to Conduct Feedback Sessions with Partners?
McKinsey, BCG, and Bain are well know for their strong feedback cultures. But asking and receiving feedback can be tricky. In this post, read how you…
Jun 2
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Rustem Karymov
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May 2026
How to Deal with a Toxic Manager
How to deal with a toxic manager?
May 26
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Rustem Karymov
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How AI helped to solve a really tough problem
How AI helped to solve a really tough problem.
May 19
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Rustem Karymov
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I struggled with problem-solving
Most consultants hear “improve problem-solving” and start learning more frameworks. But the real gap is not theory. It’s the lack of a systematic…
May 12
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Rustem Karymov
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April 2026
I didn't expect my MBA to be so useless at McKinsey
Lateral hires join MBB firms after completing costly MBAs. They are good for career transition, but knowledge is not always directly applicable at the…
Apr 28
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Rustem Karymov
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UP-or-OUT in MBB firms is a great rule, but not for lateral hires.
Download a free guide on How to Succeed in MBB as a Lateral Hire.
Apr 21
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Rustem Karymov
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Problem-Solving Cheatsheet
Improving your problem-solving is extremely difficult. Too many resources, too many frameworks, and most are far from practical. This post is for…
Apr 14
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Rustem Karymov
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March 2026
Do You Struggle to Speak Up in Meetings?
It’s an evergreen problem for any consultant. Here are two skills you must master to get better.
Mar 24
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Rustem Karymov
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One invisible mistake torpedoes your problem-solving
Implicit assumptions are simple but damaging mistakes. The hardest part is that they are invisible to consultants. In this post, I provide one example…
Mar 17
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Rustem Karymov
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You need sponsorship for EM promotion
I cringed every time I heard these words at McKinsey. That was the hardest part for me. I had no idea how to do that. This post is about big…
Mar 10
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Rustem Karymov
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