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is it worth to subscribe to Harvard Business Review for Knowledge in the job or preparing for the interview?

And between The economist and Harvard Business Review if you were to choose one which one would you go for? Thanks a lot in advance The community here especially the experts, we appreciate your advice be blessed. 

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Coach
on Nov 15, 2020

Hey, I used the following during my prep days and continue to use them today :). Didnt spend a $ given there is so much free content available:

  1. Bloomberg
  2. CNBC
  3. Inc.
  4. TED Talks
  5. Economist
  6. Free McK Newsletters

Other good sources to learn on the job (might requires some $ for subscription)

  1. Gartner Webinars
  2. Udemy 
  3. FT
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Anonymous A
on Nov 15, 2020
Thanks a lot Adi.
Ian
Coach
on Nov 15, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Honestly, I highly recommend The Economist over HBS. The Economist doesn't just provide business background, but world trends, chart reading, critical thinking, etc. etc.

In addition to The Economist, I also recommend the following:

  • The Financial Times
  • McKinsey Insights
  • BGG Insights
  • SpencerTom
Anonymous A
on Nov 15, 2020
Thank you very much Ian
Udayan
Coach
on Nov 15, 2020
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

No - you can read a lot of the material that is similar in other sources

Stick to

  • Economicst
  • Financial Times
  • Wall Street Journal
  • Google !

Best,

Udayan

Anonymous A
on Nov 15, 2020
Thanks a lot Udayan.
Deleted user
Coach
on Nov 15, 2020

Definitely the Economist! HBR is too focused on specific niche topics, (and then those in great depth) and does not give you broad buisiness input within a reasonable amount of time. 

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Anonymous A
on Nov 15, 2020
Thank you very much Henning.
Clara
Coach
on Nov 16, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Thisis highly personal, but TBH I enjoy very very much the Economist. 

And it´s key you enjoy it and you don´t feel it as "homework", since if you do, you will soon abandon. 

Try, and see what works best for you, what is enjoyable for every weekend. 

Best, 

Clara

Anonymous A
on Nov 17, 2020
Thank you very much Clara.
Gaurav
Coach
on Nov 17, 2020
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there!
 Both of them are very good, but I would rather choose The Economist. However, you should better compare which type is more appropriate for you.

Was it helpful?
GB

Anonymous A
on Nov 17, 2020
Yeah it was helpful. Thanks a lot Gaurav.
on Dec 31, 2020
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi

I strongly recommend using at least one business journal as a reference to improve your common business sense and be updated on recent trends. HBR is great

best

Antonello

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