How to reply this question: Are you applying for other consultancy firms?

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New answer on Jul 06, 2020
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Anonymous A asked on Oct 25, 2018

Is it common to get this question during fit interview at consulting firms? and if yes, how to reply it the best?

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Benjamin
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replied on Oct 25, 2018
ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework

Sure you should say yes.

Everyone is applying for other consultancy. The interview process is so tough that it's difficult to know in advance which firm you will get, even though you are prepared.

So just say 'yes' and explain you want to be a strategic consultant so you maximise your chance of success, but of course if you had the opportunity to choose you would go to their firm :)

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Benjamin

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Vlad
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replied on Oct 25, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

Yes, they may ask this question

You should answer "yes" since you want to be a consultant, excited about the industry and being a smart person you want to diversify the risks.

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Guennael
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replied on Oct 25, 2018
Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

"Yes" :)

Look, everyone knows you are applying to a number of consultancies and that you will go to MBB if you get them. Just be truthful, and make sure to follow with a solid explanation of why this particular company is the one you are hoping to join

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Clara
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replied on Jul 06, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

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