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What happens if two interviewers don't reach consensus? / Should I let HR know?

I assume you are talking about an MBB firm. If so, all first and second round recruiters gather together to take the final hiring decision. They will look for consensus and anyone has voice to veto your progress to next ... (read entire answer)

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Best questions to ask at the end of interview

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Benjamin

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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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Market sizing questions

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When you finish your market sizing you should: 1. Check if the result makes sense. More important than not making calculation mistakes is the ability to sense if a number “feels” right or wrong. It can “feel” wrong eith ... (read entire answer)

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The Interviewer Cuisine

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Hi there, In the German office of McK it works roughly the following way: Given a high enough performance rating, you can actually become an interviewer already after your first year as a Fellow (Business Analyst in oth ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 09, 2022 on Oct 09, 2022
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MBB - Being on the Interviewer side

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Hi there, Generally, you can interview in your 2nd half of your role as a Consultant (BCG/Bain) and Associate (McKinsey). It'll depend on how well you're performing and whether you're on track to get promoted.

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Interviewer Bias

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Anonymous B gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2021

i wonder which region you were interviewing in. I’ve heard about similar experiences in certain regions

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McKinsey: Third person during Zoom call who was supervising my interviewer

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Hey there, This is completely normal and can even happen in interviews with more senior interviewers. Pre-Covid, it would have been the three of you in the room. It happens every now and then to ensure an objective ... (read entire answer)

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If an interview helps you out, is that already a bad sign?

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Sidi

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Hi Anonymous, generally speaking there is no problem with the interviewer giving you guidance. In fact, this is his role - under the condition that you are crystal clear and structured in your communication, always ta ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 22, 2020 on Sep 22, 2020
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Ask interviewer questions during interview?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on May 10, 2019

Hi Lennard, asking questions during the fit interview is perfectly fine. Most interviewers like to talk about themselves and will appreciate your personal interest in them. It also shows that you are really engaged in ... (read entire answer)

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What question should I ask interviewer(s)?

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People love to talk about themselves. Just ask them what they've worked on recently or what their journey at BCG has been like. Importantly, do your research beforehand - find out what they've done and try and pick some ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey 1st-round Interview

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 15, 2020

Hi, First of all, congratulations on having a buddy from McK - it means they believe you have a strong background. Secondly - no, your buddy will never be your interviewer. Best, Anton

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Perspective of a Case Interviewer on Case Interviews (Details, Process, Trends)

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Hi There, As an interviewer, my preparation: Read candidate's CV, find something interesting (if any) Google candidate, again to find something interesting Get a deep understanding of the case(s) Try to have ... (read entire answer)

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Sending LinkedIn connection request to your interviewer.

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Anonymous gave the best answer on May 29, 2019

Hi there, it is quite common that candidates send LinkedIn invites to interviewers, rarely also the other way round. Don't take this as a positive signal. Interviewers would not reject a contact request only because t ... (read entire answer)

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Is there any protection against interviewer who did't do a good job

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Hi Anonymous, I agree with the other comments, there is no way you can improve your situation (which means receiving a better feedback and/or new opportunities to interview) complaining to HR. Sometimes you will be un ... (read entire answer)

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As a candidate, how can I make a strong first impression?

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Benjamin

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ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework

Hi Kay, On top of a long list of qualities that are required for consultants, I can summarise this in one concept : behave as if you were at the client. This is basically what the interviewer will evaluate when meetin ... (read entire answer)

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What's the best way to lead a case? Is it strictly following the case or allowing anything that has a logical approach?

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Hi, Several things regarding interviewee-led cases: 1) It's even more important to ask the clarifying questions in the beginning: - Clarify the business model (i.e. how the business works and what are the revenue ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting Q&A – Ask Questions about Your Career

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What happens if two interviewers don't reach consensus? / Should I let HR know?

Best questions to ask at the end of interview

Market sizing questions

The Interviewer Cuisine

MBB - Being on the Interviewer side

Interviewer Bias

McKinsey: Third person during Zoom call who was supervising my interviewer

If an interview helps you out, is that already a bad sign?

Ask interviewer questions during interview?

What question should I ask interviewer(s)?

McKinsey 1st-round Interview

Perspective of a Case Interviewer on Case Interviews (Details, Process, Trends)

Sending LinkedIn connection request to your interviewer.

Is there any protection against interviewer who did't do a good job

As a candidate, how can I make a strong first impression?

What's the best way to lead a case? Is it strictly following the case or allowing anything that has a logical approach?