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BAE Systems Summer Internship – Management Consultant

Hi,

I have received the invite to complete a 60m digital interview, powered by HireVue. Does anyone have any insight into what it entails, and how to prepare? Many thanks in advance.

Cheers

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Daniel
Coach
on Apr 23, 2025
Ex-McKinsey, Bain & Kearney | 5+ yrs consulting, coaching & interviewing | Freelancing | 95%+ candidate success

Congrats on receiving an invite! This is what I heard about the HireVue digital interview:

What it entails:

  • Pre-recorded video questions, you'll see a question on screen, have ~30 seconds to prepare, and ~2 minutes to answer
  • Some interviews include written or multiple-choice questions, depending on the firm
  • You’ll likely face a mix of:
    • Behavioral questions (e.g., “Tell me about a time you handled a challenge”)
    • Motivation questions (e.g., “Why this firm/role?”)
    • Possibly case-style or logic questions, if it’s a consulting or analytical role

How to prepare:

  • Practice structuring your answers using STAR or PARADE format
  • Record yourself answering sample questions, focus on clarity, eye contact, and concise delivery
  • Prep common behavioral topics: leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, failure, and motivation
  • Keep your environment quiet, well-lit, and distraction-free
  • Dress as you would for a live interview, first impressions still matter!

Let me know if you’d like sample questions to practice with, happy to help. Good luck!

Anonymous A
on Apr 25, 2025
Thanks Daniel
on Apr 24, 2025
Top MBB Coach | Most Awarded ex-McKinsey Coach on the platform

Hi there!

Yes - actually this has been asked before. 

Check in the history / archive of the chat and you'll find a few granular answers.

Best,
Cristian

Anonymous A
on Apr 25, 2025
Hi Cristian, Thank you - unfortunately I couldnt locate anything using keyword serach.
Pedro
Coach
on Apr 24, 2025
Most Senior Coach @ Preplounge: Bain | EY-Parthenon | RB | Principal level interviewer | PEI Expert | 30% in October

I suggest you check on glassdoor for specific interview questions for non-consulting roles in non-consulting companies.

Anonymous A
on Apr 25, 2025
Thanks Pedro,
I found this thread which was useful.
https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Interview/BAE-Systems-Summer-Intern-Interview-Questions-EI_IE3102.0,11_KO12,25.htm
Alessa
Coach
on Apr 26, 2025
xMcKinsey & Company | xBCG | xRB | >400 coachings

Hey there,

Congrats on getting the invite! For BAE’s Management Consulting internship, the HireVue usually includes motivational and competency-based questions (e.g., teamwork, problem-solving, why consulting, why BAE). Some past candidates also mentioned situational judgment questions.

Prepare a few strong examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and keep answers structured but natural. Happy to help with practice if you’d like!

Best regards,
Alessa