Hello there!
With much effort, after 2 case rounds( 1 with Manager, 1 with SC), I am meeting for 2*1 hour sessions with Partners in Final Round.
Any tips on getting through this, and landing an offer!
Cheers!
Hello there!
With much effort, after 2 case rounds( 1 with Manager, 1 with SC), I am meeting for 2*1 hour sessions with Partners in Final Round.
Any tips on getting through this, and landing an offer!
Cheers!
Hi there,
Congrats on getting to the final round!
Yes, a few things to keep in mind for last round interview:
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
Hey there,
Congrats on the 2nd round - almost there :-)
The first thing that you should know is that you have what it takes and you can go confidently into the 2nd round. The 2nd round is just to confirm what has been noticed during the 1st, yet with a different set of eyes from more senior firm leaders.
Now to your questions:
The final round should be like the first round. You will be evaluated on the same criteria, and metrics, with the same types of cases and questions.
Now, that's the theory. :-)
Quick reality check!
That being said, partners still often employ their own way of doing interviews based on their personal preferences, which means that sometimes the final round with them can be less predictable.
Some focus on the case, others focus solely on the fit part, and some stick to the standard format. I had a candidate recently who had to go through two cases and one of them was made up on the spot, which made it very tricky.
In general, the more senior the partner, the more likely are they to deviate from the standard interview format because they a. can b. have their own way of doing things. :-)
So now you know the practice.
What does this mean for you and your preparation?
Nothing much.
Continue with your preparation, meaning
During the interview
If you managed to pass the first round, you should have it in you to pass the second round as well.
Cheers,
Florian
Hi there,
First of all, congratulations on making it to the final round of the interview process!
I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:
If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to address your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Best,
Hagen
Hi there,
#1 Fix your weaknesses
#2 Be prepared for anything (build your fleibility/adaptability)
Some reading for the case: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case
Some reading for fit: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question
Fit/Behavioral
You should be more prepared for a pretty in-depth fit interview. I highly recommend you expect "loose" or "random" questions and practice this scenario with a coach. They are less likely to just ask you 20 "tell me about a time" questions. They may have a bit more of a chat, ask you to brainstorm, ask things like "How would you setup x type of project", etc. etc. You need to prepare to be flexible here!
Broader topics/case variability
In terms of being MECE, try out a wide range of "unique" questions to test your MECE structure!
For example, if you were a farmer and had to pick between buying a cow, chicken, or pig, how would you think about which to buy?
Or, if you were a thief, which store between a, b, c would you rob?
Practice breaking these down into MECE structures so that the concept really hits home.
(editiert)
Hi there,
Expect the unexpected and go with the flow!
You never know what you're going to get in a Partner interview and I certainly got thrown off in my final round interviews with McKinsey when the Partner asked me: “Imagine you go for a walk and find a living and breathing dinosaur on the side of the road. What do you do?”
However, I pulled it off because I went with it and had some good banter along the way. Making a genuine connection is so important and you can't do that if you're stuck with a preconception of how things should unfold, when they don't.
Hope this helps. Best of luck!
Moritz
At this stage, it is importante to make sure that your can show yourself as being “client-ready”, meaning that things such as poise, maturity, communication, are relevant. It is also important to be prepared to answer well about your motivation to apply and your career plans.
Can you clarify which geography?
Important differences