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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…
 • Rustem Karymov
I am stuck in firefighting
Often, consultants find themselves working in a firefighting mode. It happens to everyone. But it’s easy to get stuck in this place, and even fall into…
 • Rustem Karymov
EM role is the best one at McKinsey
Most consultants dread stepping into the EM role, seeing only chaos, stress, and blame. But for those who master it, it becomes the most rewarding job…
 • 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…
 • 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…
 • Rustem Karymov
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…
 • Rustem Karymov
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…
 • 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…
 • Rustem Karymov
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…
 • Rustem Karymov
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…
 • Rustem Karymov
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…
 • Rustem Karymov
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…
 • Rustem Karymov
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