Strategy Simplified

S12E23: McKinsey Without a Business Degree? It's Possible - Omar's Story


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Omar took a winding road to strategy consulting at McKinsey:

  • No business degree or background
  • Changing majors multiple times
  • Didn't know he wanted to work in consulting

The 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. Listen in to get inspired and fired up.

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