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Question: "Is there something we haven't asked you that we should?"

 I was asked this in an interview a few days ago and didn't know how to answer. the interview had been going well and they seemed to be actually out of questions. The senior interviewer then asked me "Is there anything you think we should ask you that we haven't already?"

I drew a blank and said no. I realized this was a great sales opportunity, but didn't know how to capitalize on it.

At this point they hadn't asked me the weakness question, or about strengths, or even any behavioural questions, all of which I was prepared for. 

What should I have replied?

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Franco
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18 hrs ago
Ex BCG Principal & Global Interviewer (10+ Years) | 100+ MBB Offers | 95% Success Rate

Hi,

I think that would have been your chance to highlight a strength and position yourself clearly in front of the interviewer.

Saying “no” won’t kill your chances if the rest went well, but it’s not the most elegant answer; you’re leaving value on the table.

A simple pivot works: “Actually yes, we didn’t touch on [X], which is one of my key strengths. In my last experience, I…”

Good luck,
Franco

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Mauro
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18 hrs ago
Ex Bain AP | +200 interviews | 15years experience | Top MBB coach

Good question — and you’re right, this is a bit of a “hidden opportunity.”

First thing: saying “no” is not a disaster. If the interview was going well, this won’t make or break it. That said, a better way to handle it is to use it to reinforce one key message about yourself.

You don’t need to be clever. Just pick something you want them to remember.

A simple approach is:
“Maybe one area we haven’t touched on is X, which I think is quite relevant for this role…”

Then give a short, structured example.

For instance:

  • a leadership example
  • a challenge / failure
  • a specific strength (e.g., ownership, problem solving)

Keep it short (1–2 minutes), not a full new story.

Another option, if you prefer to stay more subtle:
“Nothing specific comes to mind, but I’m happy to elaborate on any area you think would be helpful.”

Less impactful, but still solid.

What I’d avoid:

  • saying “no” and stopping there
  • trying to cover too many things
  • forcing something random

So in short:
treat it as a chance to highlight one thing you didn’t get to say, and keep it simple.

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Soheil
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17 hrs ago
INSEAD | EM & Strategy Consultant | 3.5Y Consulting | 5★ Case Coach | 350+ Cases | 50+ Live Interviews | MBB-Level

Hi,

I’ve had this question a few times, and I had the exact same reaction the first time — blank.

After a while, I realized they’re not really asking for “missing questions.” It’s more like:
“Is there anything important about you that we haven’t covered yet?”

So it’s basically a small window to strengthen your case.

Saying “no” is a missed opportunity.

What works well is to bring up one thing that would make you a stronger candidate, especially if it didn’t come up naturally.

In your situation (no behavioral questions asked), a very clean way to handle it would have been:

“Actually, we didn’t get into behavioral examples — maybe I can briefly share one that’s quite relevant. In my last role, I had to [situation], and what I learned there was [impact / takeaway].”

That’s enough. Short, focused, and relevant.

Another option is to reinforce a key strength:
“Something we didn’t touch on is my experience with X — in one project I did Y, which led to Z.”

Or, if there’s a potential gap in your profile, you can proactively address it:
“One thing I’d add is how I prepared for consulting despite not having direct experience — I’ve done X, Y, Z.”

The main idea is:
don’t try to say everything — just pick one point that strengthens your story and deliver it clearly in 30–60 seconds.

That’s it.

If you prepare 1–2 of these “backup points” in advance, you’ll never be stuck on this question again.

 

Best,

Soheil

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Erica
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14 hrs ago
Ex-McKinsey EM | Life Sciences & AI | 50+ Interviews Conducted

This is basically a moment to make your closing pitch. It's unlikely this was meant as a "trip-up" at all; more than likely there was still time left in the interview or they were just genuinely curious if their process missed something important about you. At the same time, they might be checking for self-awareness, confidence, and whether you can advocate for yourself. 

A strong approach would have been something like the following:

"Actually, yes. You haven't asked me much about [specific relevant skill or experience], and I think that's one of the strongest things I'd bring to this role. For example, [brief compelling story]..."

"You know, we haven't talked much about how I handle [something relevant to the role, e.g., conflict, ambiguity, tight deadlines, cross-functional work]. I think it's worth mentioning because in my last role, I [brief story with a clear result]."

The good news is that now you'll be prepared if this ever comes up again! For the future, throughout any interview, mentally keep a short list of your two or three strongest selling points. If they've already come up naturally, great. If not, this question is your chance to deploy them. 

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Tommaso
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edited on Apr 20, 2026
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Hi Anonymous,

A 10/10 answer would be turning a perceived weakness into a strength. E.g., if you have a gap year early or if you needed an extra-semester to graduate, a few interviewers might not ask you directly but keep an internal bias ("What did she do in these months? Why did she need an extra semester"). If you can explain how you did something truly outstanding for your personal growth or your community, you'll truly impress interviewers!

Best,
Tom