I interviewed both BCG and McKinsey, and passed to the next round. I got the feedback that the only thing that I need to improve is to be more confident about myself. I do feel confident, but I am more humble than proud as a person. Do I need to act a bit in the next round? If so, how?
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Hi Anonymous,
this is really difficult to answer without seeing you “in action” in an interview, since there are multiple reasons why you may not be perceived as confident.
The main elements that could influence your confidence perception are:
For the majority of these elements, you need to get feedback from the people you are practicing with, as they are very difficult to identify alone.
Hope this helps,
Francesco
Hi Anonymous,
I love all the previous answers but will just add a couple additional points:
Hi,
Several simple rules:
Best
This is a complicated question, but I'll do my best to tackle it. Confidence comes in many shapes and forms, and it does not necessarily have to translate into pride. As a rule of thumb, I try to inspire confidence in my interactions with others, while simultaneously being humble towards the person I am facing.
One strategy I use to manage and achieve this balance is visualizations. The easiest way to do this is to close your eyes a couple of hours before an interview and imagine yourself going through the actual interview. What would you say at a difficult question? What would your posture and reaction look like? Great, now visualize it in as much detail as you can. What about a question about your accomplishments? If you do this thoroughly and visualize what your ideal response and reaction would be, then I can attest that the actual interview will come pretty close to that.
Hi A,
Here are some tips not only to look more confident but also to feel so:
Hope this helps.
Best, Andre
