In person Interview

Hi there,

There are no differences in the way the interview is structured/conducted/valuated

Interviewers are well trained to ensure no bias

My advice is to arrive on time, dress professionally (e.g., suit) and ensure you introduce yourself with a handshake 

Hi there,

In person interviews are similar in content to virtual ones, but presence and interpersonal dynamics matter more. Pay attention to body language, eye contact, and overall professionalism, and be slightly more conversational while staying structured. Bring printed copies of your CV, arrive early, and be mindful of small things like posture, active listening, and how you engage in informal moments before or after the interview.

Partners often focus on judgment, maturity, and whether they would enjoy working with you, so be polished, confident, and authentic. Treat it as a professional conversation rather than a performance.

Happy to help you prep if useful, feel free to reach out.

Best,
Evelina

hey there :)

for in-person the main differences are energy, presence and body language. small details like firm handshake, eye contact, posture, and natural engagement matter more than online. also be ready for slightly more conversational moments, showing curiosity and interpersonal skills. just be confident, clear, and professional, and it will come across naturally. if you want, we can do a quick prep session to run through these points.

best,
Alessa :)

Congratulations on making it to the final round; that is a huge accomplishment, especially at the T2 level where the bar for fit is extremely high. The shift to in-person for the Partner round fundamentally changes the dynamic—it is less of a pure casing exercise and more of a test of Executive Presence (EP).

When you are remote, the Partner sees a small square on a screen. In person, they are checking if they could confidently introduce you to a C-suite client tomorrow. Pay close attention to your non-verbal communication: how you enter the room, your handshake (firm and brief), your posture throughout the case, and your ability to maintain natural eye contact while thinking. You must appear comfortable and controlled, not just smart.

Logistically, manage the physical artifacts carefully. Use your materials (notepad, calculator) cleanly and deliberately. When presenting findings or a summary, ensure your body language remains open. Most importantly, use the small talk (the 5 minutes before and after the case) to establish rapport. This is where you transition from being a candidate being tested to a colleague they might want to work alongside. The Partner is assessing the "airport test"—are you someone they would enjoy being stuck in a terminal with?

Your case mechanics should be perfect by now. Focus your energy on projecting maturity, intellectual curiosity, and conversational ease.

All the best!

Content-wise, there's no difference. 

Form becomes more important. 

Make sure you are dressed appropriately. Be more aware of your body language. Smile, it helps. And if you tend to draw clear and neat structures, use it as an opportunity to show the interviewer the structure you developed for your answers (same way you would present it to a client). 

Otherwise, just try and enjoy the experience. Approach it with curiosity and as a learning opportunity. 

Best
Cristian

Hi there,

The performance expectations are the same, so the only difference is more on the softer side of the interview, which is how you can build rapport and how you carry yourself in-person rather than virtually. Some people may feel more comfortable and confident behind a screen but less so in-person. If this doesn't apply to you, then there should be limited differences.

Hi,

I dont think anything that matters (i.e. your thinking and problem solving abilities) really changes between online/offline.

It's mostly the small things

• e.g. you can get away with wearing a blazer & tie but with shorts on zoom, but not so much in real life
• e.g. some people are used to typing / relying on other digital devices in zoom interviews, and struggle when they can't do this in real life

I wouldn't worry too much about it. 

All the best!