Hi there,

Usually these calls only involve fit questions (you may clarify with HR though); standard questions you can expect are:

• Tell me about yourself
• Why consulting
• Why Kearney
• Why this office
• Why should we hire you

More rarely in a screening call you may get:

• Give me an example when you led a team
• Tell me about a time when you had to convince someone not agreeing with you
• What has been your major achievement so far

Below you can find some tips for a phone interview:

1. Prepare the place for the call. A quiet environment is a must-have. Also, be sure that there is not strange stuff in the background!
2. Prepare on the wall in front of you all the material you need (structures, tips for fit part, etc) so you won't have to look for it during the interview/ won't make it clear you are reading it
3. Prepare your own questions. Relevant questions at the end are a great way to show your interest in the company and get additional points. This is particularly important in a phone/video interview, as the interviewer will naturally connect less with you. In the first reply at the link below you can find some tips on the ideal questions to ask at the end of your call: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/open-house-at-bcg-311
4. Smile during the call. It's a good way to express energy
5. Use numbers when communicating your structure. This will make it easier for the interviewer to follow you, since they probably cannot see your notes. As an example:“In order to help our client, I would like to focus on three main areas. First, I would like to focus on [FIRST TOPIC], secondly on [SECOND TOPIC], finally on [THIRD TOPIC]. Let me start with the first one."
6. Dress like you would in an in-person interview. Business attire (suit + tie for man and pantsuits or suit with a matching skirt for women) is always the best choice

Hope this helps,

Francesco

PS. Remember the name is now Kearney only ;)