Top stories published by Multiple Musings in 2016

I recently attended a seminar hosted by my employer about intergender communication. The objective was to explore the differences between how men and women frame messages, listen, and make decisions at work. It was a high-level discussion and this post will be as well: I apologize…

Jon Taves in Multiple Musings

Jan 18, 2016

Management Consulting Interview Tips

Your hard work paid off! You’ve networked your way to an interview with a top management consulting firm. Not sure what to do next? You’ve come to the right place. This week we’ll demystify the interview process and offer tips on how to impress. Again, the…

Jon Taves in Multiple Musings

Mar 28, 2016

Strengths Finder 2.0

I’ve got a soft spot for sports movies. Hoosiers, starring Gene Hackman, is probably my favorite movie of all time. Rudy, the famous true story of a walk-on Notre Dame football player, is ranked highly on my list, as well. What I like most about these movies is their inspirational nature. In…

Jon Taves in Multiple Musings

Jan 25, 2016

The Key to Business School

In my quest to prepare for business school I recently read a book by three graduates of a top US MBA program. I’m glad I did because Mastering the MBA changed how I’ll measure success at business school. That revelation is the subject of this week’s post.

Jon Taves in Multiple Musings

Apr 4, 2016

Effective Time Management

It’s said that goals are just dreams with a deadline. While this won’t sound nearly as profound, but I think that mastering time management should be everyone’s goal. Few other skills that can be easily acquired after your twenty-fifth birthday will have such a positive impact on…

Jon Taves in Multiple Musings

Feb 1, 2016

Man’s Search for Meaning

To date, this blog has consisted of nothing but educational and career-focused posts. As a self-prescribed knowledgaholic, it isn’t surprising to me that there’s been a new subject each week to pique my interest. Similarly, as someone interested in his career and its trajectory, it…

Jon Taves in Multiple Musings

Mar 14, 2016

How To Enjoy Networking Events

As you’re packing up for the evening after a long day at the office, your boss stops by and invites you to a networking event later that week. Instantly, a deep sense of dread washes over your body. You mind starts to race: “I know networking is important, but do I really…

Jon Taves in Multiple Musings

Mar 21, 2016

Human Capital Trends for 2016

One of the reasons why I want to pursue post-MBA employment at a management consulting firm is because they’re the definition of thought leaders. To help their consultants and clients stay on top of industry trends, firms such as Deloitte and McKinsey & Company are constantly…

Jon Taves in Multiple Musings

Jan 4, 2016

What’s Management Consulting?

MBAs commonly flock to four occupations after they graduate from business school: marketing, investment banking, entrepreneurship, and management consulting. I’m interested in the latter and I’m not the only one. The three most successful global consulting firms — McKinsey &…

Jon Taves in Multiple Musings

Mar 7, 2016

The Curious Case of Lloyd’s of London

Chances are you’ve heard of Lloyd’s of London. If not, it’s the organization that insures a wide variety of items — most notably, famous singers’ vocal chords, the hair of an NFL athlete, and even a Playboy model’s breasts. Since most of us are only familiar with…

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