Case Interview vs. Fit Interview

Hi there,

thanks for your questions. In my opinion both are equally important. In our assessment we apply different criteria whilst interviewing a candidate. Also we ensure that during the assessment day a variety of our colleagues get to know you in different excercises. Especially in a situation where a candidate slightly did not meet the bar in one or the other this allows us to jointly elaborate on the potential of the candidate and next steps in the process. However if in a fit interview e.g. team work, empathy and appreciation are not part of the candidates vocabulary the outstanding case won't make up for it. 

I hope this answers your question. Feel free to reach out for further questions/ remarks.

Best wishes, 
Bianca

Hello! Thank you for the question!

I totally agree with the fellow consultants here that both are important. At ECON we normally allocate equal time between fit questions and the case solving in interviews. For the fit questions, we want to undestand the candidates from different angles and situations: e.g., in team work, challenges, conflict to ensure that the candidates will fit in ECON culture. 

In terms of preparation, I personally wrote down different situations that I have faced in the past and tried to apply a good structure to my stories (one example is the “situation-complication-solution” framework). What also worked for me was to practice with my friends and get feedback from them. 

I hope it helps. All the best in your preparation!

Best wishes,

My

Hello, 
I can only agree with Bianca.

Our application process includes a telephone interview and personal interviews with the business unit. The case but also your personality plays an important role. I always find it important to behave authentically in these interviews. 

All the best, Mariesa