Are fit questions not standardized across interviewers or offices for Bain / BCG? The interviewer can ask anything they want instead of picking from a firm-approved list of questions? Could someone demystify this?
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Are fit questions not standardized across interviewers or offices for Bain / BCG? The interviewer can ask anything they want instead of picking from a firm-approved list of questions? Could someone demystify this?
(editiert)
Hi there,
Yes, the interviewer can essentially ask anything! If you think about it, that's no different to a case either!
Like cases, these questions can be organized against themes! So, be prepared with "Resume Walkthrough", "Why Consulting" And "Why X Company". In addition to that, there are a range of personal questions they'll ask, for which you can also prepare.
Personal Stories
Step 1 - Categorize the main stories
There are 5-10 "themes" you need to prepare for. i.e. Leadership, teamwork, challenge, etc. Figure out this list and make sure your stories cover this range (PM me and I can provide you with a template for this list)
Step 2 - Create FLEXIBLE stories that cover a range of categories
You need to create 4-6 stories that each cover a range of topics. They need to be powerful stories that can be adjusted and adapted based on the question asked.
One of my "core" or "killer" stories was usable for Initiative, Achievement, Leadership, Challenge, Change of direction, AND Persuasion.
Write down these stories along STAR or similar format...use bullet points
Step 3 - Organize these stories so you know which ones can be used for what and PRACTICE
Make sure you cover the whole gambit. Then, practice getting asked a question and thinking of which stories apply. I can assure you, no-one is coming up with full stories in a few seconds. Rather, they have practiced how to adapt an existing story to the question asked.
Hey there,
Correct, the interviewers may ask whatever they find interesting in theory. In practice, most of the time the questions are the same and are along the lines of (in decreasing order of importance and relevance):
Cheers,
Florian
Hi there,
It depends on the office. For most offices, I found the fit questions my mentees got are often the same. If you can clarify your office it will be easier to provide suggestions.
The most common fit questions you may get are the following, with frequency and type dependent on the particular office:
Best,
Francesco