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How to Structure Well: 5 Critical Tests
Structuring is an essential skill in consulting. It turns chaos into clarity and builds partners' trust through sharp, logical, and disciplined…
Oct 21
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Rustem Karymov
I believed McKinsey promotions were unfair
Many consultants think promotions are driven by politics. But partners make decisions mainly based on performance. They want to support the best…
Oct 14
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Rustem Karymov
I thought at McKinsey great work would speak for itself
Many consultants think great work will speak for itself. But that’s not how promotions work. This post is for consultants heading into review season…
Oct 7
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Rustem Karymov
September 2025
People often interrupted me at McKinsey
New consultants often struggle with speaking up in leadership meetings. This is especially difficult for introverts. Learn one simple trick to deal with…
Sep 30
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Rustem Karymov
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Every MBB consultant's biggest nightmare: Getting fired
MBB consulting is a highly competitive. Up-or-out principle is ruthless. You can get fired at any time. But I bet you don't want it to happen to you…
Sep 23
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Rustem Karymov
McKinsey partner got upset when I gave him project update
Often, new EMs overindex on running perfect processes. They believe that's what great EMing is. But that's a big mistake. Partners want problem-solving…
Sep 16
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Rustem Karymov
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The best EM I ever worked with only worked 4 days per week
Junior consultants often fixate on what CAN'T be done. But the best consultants focus on what CAN be done instead. This mindset shit helps to become a…
Sep 9
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Rustem Karymov
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One terrible project broke something in me
MBB consulting is a very stressful job. In the short term, we accept it as an inevitable part of the job. But in the long term, it can have a…
Sep 2
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Rustem Karymov
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August 2025
Invisible reason you lose your productivity
You work long hours in consulting. Sleep deprivation makes us dumber. It leads to more mistakes and more stupid work. You must protect your…
Aug 26
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Rustem Karymov
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An Impossible Turnaround: from PIP to Promotion at BCG
In MBB consulting, things can go south at any time. One bad decision can send consultants into a spiral. That is why the only way to protect your career…
Aug 19
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Rustem Karymov
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Why you don't get impressive results even if you work very hard?
Many consultants play it safe. They are afraid to mess up. They play defense. They don't plan for successful outcome. But you can't win like that. No…
Aug 12
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Rustem Karymov
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Why daily check-ins kill your team's productivity
Daily check-ins are supposed to be a productivity hack. But if used incorrectly, it can be a productivity killer. Learn how to improve your team…
Aug 5
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Rustem Karymov
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