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If you could choose to be anywhere on this earth now, where would you be?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
New answer on Jan 05, 2024
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Anonymous A asked on Oct 07, 2019

How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.

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Aws
Expert
replied on Oct 07, 2019
Senior Consultant @ Google | McKinsey, BCG, Bain exp. as Client | 100+ REAL MBB cases

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 exploring new places and cultures

Often in these types of questions, it is as important (if not more important) to focus on the way you deliver the answer, rather than the content.

Hope this helps.

Best, Aws

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Anonymous O replied on Jan 05, 2024

Bei meiner Familie und meinen Hunden, Geborgenheit und Heimat spüren. Das gibt mir sehr viel Energie. 

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Qdot replied on Jan 03, 2024

Amidst the serene landscapes of New Zealand, where emerald mountains embrace crystal-clear lakes. The breathtaking beauty and tranquility of Aotearoa would be my chosen haven, a place where nature's symphony harmonizes with my soul.

ISO

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Anonymous N replied on Jan 03, 2024

I would be in Medellin in Colombia, where I spent my exchange as I feel so connected with that place and love its vibrancy and connection to nature. 

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Emery replied on Jan 28, 2023

On a long flight with the anticipation of going somewhere new where I can explore. 

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Anonymous J replied on Feb 15, 2023

I would choose to be in India- which is where my family is. moreover, it would provide me to be in an atmosphere where there is a perfect blend of work-life balance. 

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Anonymous M replied on Jul 10, 2023

North Sea, I love the calmness of the rough sea. It gives me time and space to think clearly.

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Urban replied on Aug 06, 2020

Drinking coffee

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Anonymous L replied on May 08, 2023

To be honest, i would be here, i am greatfull to get this oppertunity and want to use all of my chances , if  had to chose something besides work i would chose university because i enjoy learning. And if i had to chose again , i would be at the gym with my friends or my family . Or i would be on vacation with my grandmother sightseeing.

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Anonymous K replied on Mar 22, 2023

In Australien, Sydney

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Sehar Nagpal replied on Feb 13, 2022

Hugging my niece

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Marlon replied on Feb 16, 2023

Right here, since I decided to be here today

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Lili replied on Aug 01, 2022

Auf einem Katamaran vor Mallorca

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Harriet replied on Jul 19, 2022

US

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Anonymous replied on Apr 29, 2022

Is this living there or only for a moment?

I want to watch animals in Antartica because it is hard to get there but super exciting

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Rachel replied on Feb 22, 2022

In a conference room with WHO members 

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Anonymous H replied on Feb 18, 2022

On a Badminton court before I become too old and not be able to move around as quick as I ever used to and can do. 

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Anonymous I updated the answer on Mar 13, 2022

Machu Picchu

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Anonymous G replied on Jan 24, 2022

On the highway riding bike

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Anonymous F replied on Jan 24, 2022

Austrailen

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Anonymous E replied on Dec 18, 2021

US

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Lukas replied on Dec 13, 2021

In the Himalayas on a hiking tour.

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Anonymous D replied on Dec 12, 2021

New York, Mckinsey office

 

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Anonymous C replied on Dec 02, 2021

I would go back to the University of Chicago to be part of an emulating and bold community !

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Leo replied on Sep 25, 2021

USA

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David replied on Sep 07, 2021

Bed

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Andrei replied on Aug 28, 2021

Maldives: 1. it is so beautiful, clean and serene 2. you can work there on Moscow time and have all the infrastructure to make you life and work balance perfect 3. When the high season ends there I can go back to Moscow while it is already spring here.

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Clara
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replied on Sep 30, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

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), adressing topics precisely as your question.

It provides an end-to-end preparation for all three MBB interviews, tackling each firms particularities and combining key concepts review and a hands-on methodology. Following the book, the candidate will prepare his/her stories by practicing with over 50 real questions and leveraging special frameworks and worksheets that guide step-by-step, developed by the author and her experience as a Master in Management professor and coach. Finally, as further guidance, the guide encompasses over 20 examples from real candidates.

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Anonymous B replied on Feb 16, 2020

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