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When was the last time you found an unusual/unconventional solution to a problem?

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That’s the question to test your creativity and ability to innovate – a some version of that question can be a part of McKinsey Entrepreneurial Drive Dimension. It’s good to give a work example here and highlight the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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This question tests your ability to do things 80/20. What is 80/20? It’s a rule which basically states that 80% of the results come just from 20% of your efforts. So, in practice it means that during the stressful sit ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Would you consider yourself spontaneous and humorous? (Answer: Yes) Then tell a joke.

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Hello, I cannot imagine a scenario in which you are asked something like this in an MBB interview. FIT questions are about leadership, impact and entrepreneurial drive, asked as behavioural questions. Best, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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If you could choose to be anywhere on this earth now, where would you be?

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All, Describe an area which shows authenticity and a personality trait that is sought after in consulting. For example: I would be doing X sport with my friends Or I would be travelling the world and expl ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What are some key lessons you have learned about motivating people?

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Hello! On top of the insights already shared in the post, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34 ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How would you calculate the value of a cow?

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You should assess the value generated, the selling value and the costs: 1. Value generated during cow possession: milk sons compost 2. The selling value will depend on: remaining value generable meat ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What would be the reason why you would have someone on or off a project?

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It’s a tricky question because consultants need to balance between a) interests of their clients and b) interests of their people (keeping the talent happy and creating opportunities for growth). For on the project: ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What is your ideal vacation?

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The wrong answer to this question: it depends who's asking The right answer to this question: an honest answer. As a former MBB interviewer, if I'd ask this question, it would be so that I can see what you care about ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Tell me about a time that you managed upwards

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Managing upward is an important component of getting you PhD. Professors are very very busy, each of them has a terribly demanding schedule a bunch of projects, other than yours on your mind. Since, generally you only h ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Tell me about a difficult situation you had to face and how you managed to overcome it!

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This is one of the most classic questions: Make sure you have this answer prepared! During your answer make sure you: 1) Start with a quick summary of the context/challenge and what ended up happening 2) Highlight ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What are you not proud of?

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Here is your chance to talk about your failures. Essentially, failure experience is regarded very positively by MBB: if you failed, you took risks, i.e. you have proven your entrepreneurial nature. So, do not be afrai ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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If you could be a superhero, what superpower would you choose?

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Ich würde gerne fliegen können, da es mir Zeit und Kosten sparen würde und ich enorme Flugangst habe. Alles andere kann ich lernen denke ich. 
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What was a situation where you set a major goal and were able to achieve it?

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This question constitutes a part of the McKinsey personal fit Entrepreneurial Drive dimension. While telling the story it’s important to highlight a few things: The goal you are talking about needs to be impressiv ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What is the craziest thing you've ever done?

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Ich bin spontan mit einem Urlaubsflirt in den nächsten Urlaub geflogen! Waren tolle 2 Wochen! 
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Tell me about a time where you dealt with a difficult member in your team!

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This question is a part of McKinsey personal fit Leadership dimension. Here it’s important to focus on a few things while telling your story: Highlight your interpersonal skills, i.e. focus on how you felt, what you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Do you work to live, or do you live to work?

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“What you do is who you are” :) so, I would definitely go with the second one. Work in my opinion is what makes a human human. Of course, you need to learn to appreciate life outside of work – but I feel that one can do ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What is your favorite book and why?

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Every time a candidate would put a word “reading” into the hobbies section on their CV, I really loved to ask this question. I am myself a voracious reader, and I love a good discussion on books – so, I would definitely ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Where could you prove your creativity?

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In meinem ersten Praktikum in einem Start-up durfte ich interne Prozesse mitgestalten und für diese Anbieter und KPIs definieren. So habe ich ein CRM Tool aufgesetzt, ein System für unsere Ordnerstrukturen und Guideline ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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When did you last tell a lie?

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What are you better at than anyone else?

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A passion like cuisine can be a good point to engage your interviewer.
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