Have upcoming MBB interviews but feeling intimidated by the overall competing talent pool and bar. Any tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome and get the offer?

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Having been at McK I’ve seen the full range from very smart to very dumb to the point you wonder how they got in. Majority are normal people. So don’t put them on pedestal. You don’t need to worry about them at all, just focus on your own interview and demonstrating your abilities.

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How they got in is DEI

Honestly, tell yourself it's not that serious (bc it isn't). The world won't end if you don't do well on the interview/get the job. I've found this shift in mindset took a lot of pressure off and helped me get out of my own head

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You don’t know anything

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You are an impostor, interviewing with a bunch of imposters. Accept that and it will be easier.

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Nope you guys are not me all these platforms are worthless

Everybody poops. Probably once a day but maybe more often.

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Sometimes in their pants, nobody is perfect

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This might sound a bit intense, but I used it as motivation. Being around people that impressive pushed me to prepare a lot more, especially for case interviews. I figured if I wasn’t the smartest in the room, I could at least be the hardest worker.

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You gotta get out of your own head. You got the interview

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Why does everyone feel like an imposter when they are around smart people?

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