Intro call

First off, congrats on the call! 

Here is my suggestions:

For the Intro use the  "Present-Past-Future" Model and keep it under 90 seconds.

• Present: Who you are right now (e.g., "I'm a final-year student at X studying Y...")
• Past: One or two "hero"  moments from your internships or projects that show you're good with data or solving messy problems.
• Future: Why you are transitioning into consulting specifically with them.

The goal is to show  that your background makes you a "low-risk" hire who can handle the work.

For the "Why Consulting", since Argon & Co specializes in operations and transformation, a generic "I like variety" answer /typical for MBBs interviews) won't cut it, frame your interest around "Tangible Impact" and "Efficiency." Structure it with two pillars:

• Mention that you are interested in how businesses actually function and improve their core operations
• Since the local office is small, tell them you’re excited about the entrepreneurial environment where you can take on more responsibility early on.

Hope this helps,
Franco

Hey Anyonymous,

My tips is not treating this like a verbal resume review. They focus on their credentials, but the consultant on the other side is actually judging you through two lenses.

1. Team Room Fit
Consulting isn't a 9-to-5 desk job; it’s a high-pressure environment where you might spend fourteen hours a day in a windowless room with the same three people. The consultant is asking themselves: "Do I actually want to grab dinner with this person after a brutal day, or are they going to make the environment worse?" To pass this, you have to move beyond being a "smart candidate" and show you're an interesting human being. Bring a positive spirit to the conversation. Be affable, show genuine curiosity, and avoid sounding like a rehearsed robot. If you don't contribute to a good team environment, your technical skills won't save you.

2. CXO Test
At any moment in a project, a partner might need to "drop" you into a meeting with a CXO -- potentially with very little context and no time for a briefing. The consultant is evaluating whether you can handle that level of seniority without folding under pressure. This requires a delicate balance: you need to be sharp and quick on your feet, but you must avoid being overly subservient. Speak as a peer, manage the flow of the talk, and demonstrate that you can navigate ambiguity with confidence.

Finally, you have to realize that: 

• These firms are interviewing hundreds, if not thousands, of high-achievers who all look the same on paper.
• By the time they’ve done forty calls, the names start to blur.
• You need to give them a "hook" -- that one specific thing that makes them remember you as "the X person." 
• It might be a unique side project, a specific niche of expertise, or a particularly insightful question that shifts their perspective, ensure you leave the call with a clear, memorable identifier.

Hope this helps!

Tom

Hi,

This kind of intro call is mainly about being clear and easy to talk to — not being perfect.

For your intro, keep it simple and ~60–90 seconds:

• where you are now
• 1–2 relevant experiences
• why that led you to consulting

Example flow: “I’m currently [X]. During [experience], I worked on [problem], which got me interested in solving business problems more broadly. Since then, I’ve been exploring consulting, especially roles that combine strategy with implementation.”

That’s enough — don’t over-explain.

For “why consulting?”, make it slightly tailored to them. For a firm like Argon & Co, avoid generic answers.

Instead of “I like problem-solving,” say something like: “I’m interested in consulting, and especially in operations-focused firms, because I like not just defining strategy but actually improving how things work in practice.”

That shows you understand their focus.

That’s really it: clear intro + slightly tailored motivation + a couple of simple questions.

If you keep it natural and concise, you’ll be fine.

Good luck!

Best,

Soheil

That's exactly one of the areas I work with my candidates on. 

Let me give you a brief answer here and if you need extra help, do reach out.

1. With the intro. Ideally, you start with something personal, giving them a sense of where you're from, then go into what you're currently doing (e.g., working / studying and what that looks like), followed by a brief summary of your professional and academic experience, and then you typically close with something personal again. 

2. With why consulting, it really depends on what your genuine motivations are. Here I would need to understand your profile better to give you a proper answer. 

If you're preparing for personal fit interviews, I've also created a tailored course on this:

• • Video Course: Master the McKinsey PEI

Best,
Cristian

Good that you’re preparing this — these intro calls are simple, but they matter.

1. How to introduce yourself

Keep it short and clean (1–2 minutes max). A simple structure works well:

• who you are (education / current role)
• 1–2 relevant experiences
• why you’re here (interest in consulting / this role)

For example:
“I'm currently [X], with experience in [Y]. I’ve worked on [type of work], where I developed an interest in problem solving and working on business challenges. That’s what led me to explore consulting, and I’m particularly interested in firms like yours that focus on operations and transformation.”

Don’t try to say everything — just be clear and easy to follow.

2. “Why consulting?” (especially for a firm like Argon & Co)

Since they focus on operations / transformation, avoid generic answers like “I like strategy.”

Instead, lean into:

• solving real, practical problems
• seeing impact on how companies operate
• working on implementation, not just recommendations

Something like:
“What attracts me to consulting is the combination of problem solving and real impact. I’m particularly interested in operations and transformation because it’s very tangible — you’re not just defining a strategy, but actually improving how a business runs.”

Also, even if you don’t know the firm deeply, show some effort:

• mention their focus on operations
• mention that you like smaller teams / more responsibility (since you said the office is small)

Overall, don’t overthink it.
They’re mainly checking:

• are you clear?
• are you motivated?
• can you communicate well?

Keep it simple and natural.

If you want, happy to help you refine your pitch or do a quick mock before the call.

Congrats on the intro call. The advice you already got is solid. Intro calls are about fit and clarity, not depth.

1. Intro. Keep it to 60 to 90 seconds. Where you are now, one or two relevant things from your background, and what you are looking for next. Do not walk through your CV. Pick the threads that fit an ops and transformation firm, anything hands-on with processes, data, or cross-functional teams. End with a line on why Argon.
2. Why consulting. Three points. Why consulting, why ops and transformation, why Argon. Generic answers about learning and variety will not land at a boutique. Say you want to work close to implementation, not just strategy on slides, and boutiques give you more ownership and client exposure early.

Do some homework first. Check their site for two or three recent case studies or sectors. Look up the person on LinkedIn. Have one or two questions ready, something about how they work with clients or a typical project at your level.

Last thing. Intro calls are conversational. Be warm, be curious, ask questions. They are also checking if you are someone the team would enjoy working with.

Good luck.

Hi there,

Ultimately, you need to think through these yourself. It's super important that you answer this question genuinely! Now, in terms of options, the following are the most common:

• Extensive exposure (across all levels of organization, across all types of company problems, across industries)
• L&D — mentorship, learning from the best, etc.
• Enjoy solving client problems in diverse teams
• Enjoy strategic thinking and the types of problems you find in strategy

Remember that, for the why consulting question, you need to do the following:

• Summarize what you did before along the theme of consulting aspects you liked and consulting aspects that were missing
• Combine those two — i.e. I know I like + am good at x, y, and z which is required for consulting, and I really am excited to get a, b, and c
• Finish with a "mini" why this specific firm

To your specific question, you need to highlight what you like about your past roles AND these aspects should be things that are valuable to consulting (i.e. problem solving, critical and structured thinking, etc.).

Then, you have to talk about what aspects consulting has that appeal to you (larger scale, bigger impact, client facing, etc.). You need to emphasize that you enjoy this and are good at it (and flag past experiences, internships, etc.)

Worth going through end to end before your call: The Complete MBB Applications Course

And for the mindset: search The Consulting Offer Blueprint on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Good luck!

hey :)

for your intro, keep it very simple and structured: present your background, highlight 1–2 experiences that show relevant skills, and end with why you’re now moving into consulting. for example: “I’m currently finishing my degree in X, with experience in Y and Z where I worked on operations and problem-solving topics. I especially enjoyed breaking down complex processes and improving them, which is why I’m now interested in consulting, particularly in operations-focused firms like Argon & Co.”

for “why consulting”, make it feel tailored to operations and transformation: focus less on generic points and more on hands-on impact. something like: “I’m interested in consulting because I enjoy solving complex operational problems and seeing tangible impact. what attracts me specifically is the focus on implementation and transformation, not just strategy, which aligns well with my experience and how I like to work.”

even if the office is small, you can turn that into a positive by saying you like the exposure and responsibility early on.

best,
Alessa :)