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Jan 2024
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S12E23: McKinsey Without a Business Degr...

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Send us Fan Mail 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 ... Show More
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