Essays & Notes
Things I've written
Observations on policy, data, technology, and the gaps between them. Occasionally: notes on building things. All articles are published in Traditional Chinese — switch to 中文 for the full experience.
From application to offer: a full account of the Cake BD interview process
The interview stages, question types, and preparation strategies that actually worked. A firsthand record for anyone targeting tech BD roles in Taiwan.
How to prepare for the McKinsey Business Analyst interview
PEI prep, case frameworks, and the behavioral interview dynamics that most guides skip. Written from the candidate side, not the coaching industry.
Bain & Company interview: what's different, and how to prepare
Bain's interview style compared to other MBB firms, what they're actually testing for, and the preparation approach that made the difference.
BCG interview: a firsthand record of the case format and what to expect
BCG's distinctive case style, the two-interviewer format, and the preparation habits that held up under pressure.
LinkedIn cold outreach and coffee chats: a practical guide that actually works
How to write messages people respond to, what to say in the call, and how to follow up without being annoying. Tested across dozens of outreach attempts.
McKinsey CCN internship interview: the complete preparation guide
What the CCN program is, how the selection process works, and the interview preparation timeline that got me through. For undergraduates thinking about management consulting.
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