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S23E6: Steel Industry to McKinsey: What Most MBAs Get Wrong
Season 23
Episode 6
Published 4 months ago
Description
Daniel went from steel and automotive to McKinsey. His path wasn't conventional – and neither was his networking strategy.
Instead of casting a wide net, he built 2 deep relationships at the firm – mentors who helped him at every stage.
This episode breaks down what worked – and what the standard MBA playbook gets wrong.
- Why 2 deep relationships beat 30 surface connections in consulting recruiting
- How to turn a "niche" background into a draw
- The case prep habit that added depth without adding volume
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