Get Active in Our Amazing Community of Over 451,000 Peers!

Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Case Partners to connect and practice with!

How does the Consulting Q&A work?

Anyone can ask a question

Anyone can write an answer

Upvotes let answers rise to the top

What do I do if don't know wether an interview is candidate or interviewer led?

approaching a case candidate-led Candidate-led interviews Candidate-led or Interviewer-led? interviewer led Interviewer-led

Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023

gave the best answer on Oct 09, 2023

Hi there, Always be ready for candidate-led. Essentially go in expecting candidate-led. Try to drive the case forward. If they decide to prompt you and guide you, then let it happen. Think about it like riding a bike. C ... (read entire answer)

10
Answers

361
Views

85
Total Upvotes

on Oct 10, 2023 on Oct 10, 2023
Last Activity

Switching from candidate led to interviewer led style and losing case leadership

Candidate-led or Interviewer-led?

Most recent answer on Nov 13, 2021

gave the best answer on Nov 12, 2021

I think you are overthinking this. You won't lose your ability to lead a case if sometimes you take an interviewer led case. Also please understand that being in an interviewer led case does not mean that you are passiv ... (read entire answer)

3
Answers

644
Views

11
Total Upvotes

on Nov 13, 2021 on Nov 13, 2021
Last Activity

Round one of BCG interviews in the Middle East - Candidate-led or Interview-led?

BCG BCG Case Interview BCGDubai Candidate-led or Interviewer-led?

Most recent answer on Jul 27, 2021

Florian

Expert

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

Expert

gave the best answer on Jul 27, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, BCG interviews are candidate-led and the same holds true for ME. Fingers crossed for your interviews! Cheers, Florian

4
Answers

848
Views

32
Total Upvotes

on Jul 27, 2021 on Jul 27, 2021
Last Activity

Looking for exciting discussions from the community?

Are the Capital One case interviews Interviewer led or Candidate led? What are they primary going to test for?

Candidate-led or Interviewer-led? capitalone caseinterview

Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2021

Siddhanth asked on Aug 20, 2019

1
Answer

2.0 k
Views

0
Total Upvotes

on Apr 30, 2021 on Apr 30, 2021
Last Activity

Deutsche Bank GMC

Candidate-led or Interviewer-led? Deutsche Bank GMC Deutsche Bank Group Management Consulting

Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2021

Marco-Alexander

Expert

Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor

Marco-Alexander

Expert

gave the best answer on Sep 05, 2021

Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor

on Apr 29, 2021 on Apr 29, 2021
Last Activity

Can you turn an interviewer-led case into a candidate-led case?

Candidate-led or Interviewer-led?

Most recent answer on Aug 13, 2020

Allen

Expert

Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best

Allen

Expert

gave the best answer on Aug 11, 2020

Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best

The reason that casebooks are interviewer led is because it's pretty hard to write a book that's not author-led! (Reminds me of Choose your Own Adventure from when I was a kid!) I think the best way help your partner ... (read entire answer)

4
Answers

1.1 k
Views

35
Total Upvotes

on Aug 13, 2020 on Aug 13, 2020
Last Activity

Knowing the type of case interview

Candidate-led or Interviewer-led?

Question edited on Oct 11, 2019

Deniz

Expert

5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call

Deniz

Expert

gave the best answer on Oct 11, 2019

5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call

Hi, Typically you should have an idea about the type of interview based on which companies you are applying to (e.g., McKinsey and some boutique companies do interviewer led, whereas other companies mostly do candidat ... (read entire answer)

2
Answers

1.4 k
Views

3
Total Upvotes

on Oct 11, 2019 on Oct 11, 2019
Last Activity

7 results

Consulting Q&A – Ask Questions about Your Career

In this overview, you will find all the questions asked so far by the PrepLounge community. Anyone can ask questions and write answers. Our coaches are also happy to share their expertise. If you like an answer, give it an upvote so that it rises to the top. Here you can also find our guidelines and FAQs for the Consulting Q&A.