Welcome to Ziad Shares! I am a Harvard Business School admit, ex- BCG Consultant, and ex- Amazon PM. In this channel, I will share with you lessons that I learned from my friends, family, and failures.
I talk about early career success, MBA applications, entrepreneurship, personal finance, real estate, and other interesting topics that I learn about along the way.
You can't use standard frameworks for final round interviews. What impressed my BCG interviewer was that I could create a framework that's not in any book or guide.
@@sunrevolver Suppose your client is a restaurant looking to improve its food. There is no set framework for this, so you'd have to think about how to structure the problem MECE. One potential framework is process-driven, where you structure the problem linearly: Before the meal: - How does the food look and smell? How's it plated? Are the menus easy to understand, and are the descriptions accurate? During the meal: - How does the food taste? After the meal: - Is the food healthy? - How easily does the food digest? Another framework is more conceptual, where you consider key elements of the problem, but might be less MECE in this situation: Health: Is the food healthy? Taste: How does the food taste? Value: Is the food cheap for what you're offering? You just have to practice making frameworks for all kinds of situations, not just business problems.
Having an MBA can significantly boost your career prospects. It not only opens doors to higher-paying jobs but also instills leadership skills and broader responsibilities. Striving for an MBA from a reputable institution is crucial as it can make all the difference in how your credentials are perceived. For instance, journalists often pursue their MBA at esteemed universities like Northwestern due to the prestige associated with their programs. While online courses may offer convenience, they lack the personalized touch and networking opportunities that traditional universities provide. Engaging with faculty members and building connections in the business world can pave the way for new and exciting career paths. My own MBA journey began in 2015, propelling me into leadership roles while continuously striving to enhance company growth.
Met an entrepreneur having his business growing but also thinking about pursuing MBA these days. After the talk, I was asking myself if it would be worth it for him… I’ll stay tuned for the next!
@ Ziad Thanks for this brief video, I've a McK first round interview next month around 3rd week of August. Any specific tips you would like to give for preparation and also for the interview day wrt McK?
Hey, sir I am an average Indian student, not from any elite institution, having profile like 88/85/89 in 10th and 12th and graduation, preparing for the cat from last 2years ,(basically 2years of gap) and a non- tech background, sir with all these I always dreamt of getting into consulting, is it any way possible sir?
Hey Ziad I hope you are doing great. I would like to connect with you regarding my MBA application. Last year, I was admitted to several business schools, including UNC Kenan-Flagler, Washington Olin, Boston, and Rochester. Additionally, I was waitlisted by Cornell and Michigan Ross. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss my profile with you, as your advice could be a game changer for me. If possible, please let me know a convenient time for a meeting. Thanks in advance brother
Hello Ziad !! Thank you for the excellent advice in your videos; I have learned a lot from them. After reflecting on my previous MBA application, I have identified my mistakes and now have the opportunity to avoid repeating them. Please continue posting your insightful videos-i am very grateful for it ❤
I received both the Presidential debate recap and Ziad Shares notifications at the same time. I think it’s obvious which one I chose to watch first. Ziad for president!
Have been trying to reach out to you over LinkedIn for some time. Can you please share your email or contact details please? Would really appreciate it. Thanks!
