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How to answer hypothetical behavioral questions?

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The traditional approach is the STAR method - situation, task, action and result.  Personally, I think this approach is a bit rigid and the conversation just won't sound very spontaneous. I normally like to prepare a fe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Share an example of when you had to plan for how the consequences of a decision would affect your team.

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I understand why you ask this question here. It is an odd question to ask in an interview, unless you have a bit of seniority. It would be quite long to provide a personal answer for this (and not sure I would feel comf ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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" Talk about yourself " Question

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FREE INTRO I exMcKinsey EM I exKearney consultant I High Success Rate I Official Coach for HEC (160 coachees in 2022/23)
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Hi, Here is another option : Who you are : Name Background What I’m currently doing Highlight reals 2 experiences that makes you special for the role Use quantifiable achievements at least tangible. Start with most rece ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Behavioral Questions

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As the previous answers have highlighted, there will be no major difference between firms interviews. So the key here is to showcase the best version of yourself, so you can be ready for any question incoming Showcase t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Demonstrating effective leadership in a difficult situation is a great way to earn credibility. Describe a time when you did this.

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Hi Nancy, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, it would be great to first hear your proposal on how to answer this behavioral question and then provide feedback to it. This approach ens ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Bain Behavioural interview - Hypothetical

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Hey Eduardo, good question! I'd not clarify the question instead highlight YOUR assumtions, like this for instance: "Assuming the work is urgent and cannot be postponed..." "I would first assess my own workload and comm ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey Behavioral Question

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Hi there,  generally speaking about personal interview, bare in mind: •Questions will be selected based on your CV and cover letter (in addition to your job position), ensure alignment when preparing all 3 •Choose the r ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Fit Interview

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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 ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Bain behavioral interview

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Anonym B gab die beste Antwort am 29. Mai 2023
Hi there, Congratulations on securing an interview at Bain for an AC (Associate Consultant) role. The behavioral interview is an important part of the selection process, and preparing for it is crucial. While the specif ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Is it okay to exclusively use experiences from one job during my behavioral interviews?

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Hi there, Simple answer: Yes. Elaboration: The most important thing is to give good, deep answers that show your talents and skills.  So focus on this, and don't worry about the context.  I've heard great stories from p ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to answer "How did you solve a conflict?"

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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Please don't make up a scenario! If you get pressed with follow-up questions they'll know you're lying. Here's a tip: Your conflict doens't have to be work related! It could be at school, it could be for a side-venture, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to answer "How did you lead the team as a consultant?"

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
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Hi there,  Generally your answer is good. I'd do a few things additionally:1. Provide significantly more detail, emphasing your individual contribution 2. Try to figure out how you approach is different than that of oth ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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In one round of 2 interviews, the interviewers the same behavior questions, should I use the same example?

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Hey there, It depends: 1. If the question is related to your motivation, you should have the same answer ready (e.g., why consulting, why firm x, guide me through your resume,…) 2. If the question deals with a specific ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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When applying for an office, is "my partner lives here" a good reason?

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It depends. If it is THE reason, no it is not a good reason. Of course you don't fail if you say this, but it is a missed opportunity. If it is one of the reasons, then it is a good reason but I would phrase it differen ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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I am moving from one consultancy of the same tier to another one

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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey, Two parts to the answer: Moving from one firm to another I always advice candidates to focus the conversation on mutual FIT i.e. there a good match in regards to your values (personal & professional), career as ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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I find it hard to answer "how would you do it differently"?

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Hi there,  I can understand how that can be challenging. Here are a few things you can do: Reflect on how you reached your biggest achievement and what were the challenges you faced. Try to figure out how you responded ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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MBB What do you like do for fun/outside of work?

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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Unless you are doing something crazy/controversial outside of work (I hope not!), be authentic :). Have fun with this and show them your personal side. Don't try to give an answer to conform to expectations. It is what ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What kind of questions should I ask at the end of an interview?

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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey, Many candidates miss the opportunity here and ask bland/predictable questions.  Think of the following questions: How has the company adapted in these COVID times? What specifically has changed/improved? Which clie ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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I was asked if I am on track for promotion. I said yes but actually no. What's the consequence?

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, There won't be any consequences. It's a bit of a weird interviewer question tbh. In consulting everyone is always on track for (micro)-promotion more or less so I would not make a big deal out of it.  I ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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I have been invited to Mckinsey PEI. How do I go about it (details below)?

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Hi there, It would be very unusual to have 2-3 rounds of behavioral questions only. I would expect cases as well, but you can clarify with HR just in case. Market sizing and estimation questions (I guess that's what ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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