What can I expect in the final Partner interview for a Manager position at Baringa?

Question

Hello everyone!

I have a final Partner interview coming up at Baringa next week for a Manager position.

It is in-person and there are going to be two interviewers (both Partners of the practice that I am applying to). It is scheduled to last for 45 minutes.

I have three questions:

Does anyone know what happens in such a final round Partner interview?
What are the questions that I would be asked and how should I prepare for them?
Essentially, what are they going to be looking for from the conversation?

Thanks you!

Answer 1

Hi there,

Congrats on getting this far!

Yes, a few things to keep in mind for last round interview:

Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewer. It's important then to show the final interviewer that you have a growth mindset and are reactive to feedback. This matters immensely. Make sure you are clear on your development areas and that you get the right support to polish them before the final interview.
Expect less structure. Senior interviewers already have the confidence that you are a decent candidate, your skills having been already vetted by their younger colleagues. They are rather more interested in your as a person and your way of thinking. So they might present you with an unusual case, or one that is created on the spot or no case altogether. Expect anything.
Focus on excellent communication. Senior interviewers care a lot about how clearly you communicate and how you manage to forge a connection with the interviewer. It's important to be top-down and concise as much as possible with your answers, while allowing the conversation to flow in a natural way.
Put yourself in their shoes. The one question senior interviewers are asking themselves throughout the interview is what will happen when they'll put you in front of a client they've groomed for years? Make sure that even based on this first impression you seem somebody who can be trusted and who can work with any client regardless of how difficult they might be.

As a last note, if you want to increase the likelihood of success, consider hiring a coach to assess your readiness for the final interview.

This question has been asked previously in a similar fashion. You can read it HERE.

Best,

Cristian

Answer 2

hey there :)

In a final Partner interview at Baringa this is usually a very conversational fit and leadership discussion focused on whether they trust you as a future leader, how you think, how you work with clients and teams, and if you truly fit the culture. Prepare clear stories on impact, leadership, conflict, client ownership and your motivation for Baringa, and be authentic, reflective and confident rather than overly rehearsed. Happy to help you fine tune answers if you want, just reach out anytime.

best,
Alessa :)