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Best questions to ask at the end of interview

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 23, 2018) is from:
Benjamin
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ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework
Benjamin
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ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework
Hi Anonymous, This is the moment where you can confirm the good fit you had with the interviewer during the 1h itw. I personnally suggest to avoid every question that can be asnwered by the firm's website, as well as ... (read entire answer)
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Do you have any questions for us? what are your thoughts

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Marco-Alexander
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Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor
Marco-Alexander
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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
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Why X firm

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Most recent answer on Jul 04, 2021
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Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jul 04, 2021
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Hi there, Your points are fine, although you have to be sure they are unique for the company you are interviewing with. In general, you can choose three points out of those below to structure an answer: Sectors ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 04, 2021 on Jul 04, 2021
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Which of these weaknesses would be best to say when asked for greatest weakness?

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Most recent answer on Jun 08, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 07, 2021) is from:
Ian
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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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gave the best answer on Jun 07, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, My strong preference is #1. My 2nd preference is #3. #2 I would only bring out if you genuinely do flounder when communicating AND you expect it to happen during the case. I'm a big fan of bringing the e ... (read entire answer)
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Is it a good sign if the interviewer skipped the case entirely?

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Most recent answer on Apr 04, 2021
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Franco
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Ex BCG Principal | INSEAD | 10 yrs in consulting | Interviewed >200 Career Switchers, MBAs, Undergrads in Europe and USA
Franco
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gave the best answer on Apr 03, 2021
Ex BCG Principal | INSEAD | 10 yrs in consulting | Interviewed >200 Career Switchers, MBAs, Undergrads in Europe and USA
Senior Partners often do that. They have already tested you inside-out in the previous rounds and if you showed a solid analytical mindset, you are very structure and with sharp business judgment, the Partners at the la ... (read entire answer)
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What type of stories should I be giving for personal fit questions?

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Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 01, 2019
Hi Khalid, Both answers could work. I would think about which one makes you more proud and also where you feel you were really making in a difference in that situation. That being said, I think it is always good to ... (read entire answer)
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Personal Fit Questions

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Most recent answer on Oct 29, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 16, 2021) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on Feb 16, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Those are some of the classic questions in FIT. Don´t think of a framework, since this does not adress the nature of these questions -that are truly adaptative-. However, there are tools that you can leve ... (read entire answer)
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Interviews Advice on ATK Greater China

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Most recent answer on Sep 10, 2020
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Francesco
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Francesco
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Hi there, I helped a few candidates for Kearney in Asia. The cases they had were mainly growth strategy and public sector ones. Having said that, I would prepare as usual for case interviews and not on a specific ty ... (read entire answer)
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What type of fit questions should I expect in the interviews with strategy& and/or AT Kearny

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Most recent answer on Jul 16, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 20, 2019
Hi Ghassan, Here is a comprehensive list of potential questions you can expect in the interview with any strategy consulting company. Hope it helps. Cheers Serhat Tell me about yourself Why MBA at that poin ... (read entire answer)
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Can I move from Non profit sector to MBBs?

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Most recent answer on May 27, 2020
The best answer (on May 21, 2020) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on May 21, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Yes, indeed, your profile seems interesting. Furthermore, McKinsey has a program called generation that is sort of a non-profit too. THey are focused on education, with the McK push, money and consulting-app ... (read entire answer)
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What are your development areas ?

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Most recent answer on Dec 22, 2019
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Luca
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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Luca
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gave the best answer on Dec 22, 2019
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
You can choose a lot of weaknesses that are okay. The important thing is to tell the interviewer how you worked on these areas,how you improved in the last period and how you can avoid that this weakness will affect you ... (read entire answer)
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Strategy& London Assessment Centre

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Most recent answer on Nov 19, 2019
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Nathaniel
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McKinsey | BCG | CERN| University of Cambridge
Nathaniel
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gave the best answer on Nov 19, 2019
McKinsey | BCG | CERN| University of Cambridge
Hello there, Structured case's main challenge typically lies within the need to shift through the provided materials in an efficient manner (15+ pages, going as high as 30-40 in some cases) and identify the most import ... (read entire answer)
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How to answer tell be about yourself.

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Recent activity on Mar 04, 2019
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Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, “Tell me about yourself” or “walk me through your resume”- this is how Consultants usually begin the interview. It's an opportunity for them to learn about you and to pick some interesting facts. "Tell me about yo ... (read entire answer)
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What is the best way to prepare for the fit interview part of the interview?

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Recent activity on Aug 19, 2018
The best answer (on Aug 19, 2018) is from:
Benjamin
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ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework
Benjamin
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gave the best answer on Aug 19, 2018
ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework
Hi, Fit interview is about your building your personal narrative. You want to avoid reading out loud your CV and introduce yourself with natural story describing who you are, your value, and how you ended doing this cho ... (read entire answer)
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