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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is it worth to subscribe to Harvard Business Review for Knowledge in the job or preparing for the interview?
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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:
- Bloomberg
- CNBC
- Inc.
- TED Talks
- Economist
- Free McK Newsletters
Other good sources to learn on the job (might requires some $ for subscription)
- Gartner Webinars
- Udemy
- FT
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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
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No - you can read a lot of the material that is similar in other sources
Stick to
- Economicst
- Financial Times
- Wall Street Journal
- Google !
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Udayan
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Thanks a lot Udayan.
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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Thank you very much Henning.
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
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Thank you very much Clara.
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.
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GB
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Yeah it was helpful. Thanks a lot Gaurav.
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
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Antonello
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