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    What would be the reason why you would have someone on or off a project?

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    Most recent answer on Aug 04, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    As a job manager, the way you put together the right team can be the difference between a successful engagement (with sell-on) and a burned client relationship. When I was managing engagements, I thought about (in ord ... (read entire answer)
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    Do you have any questions for us?

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    Most recent answer on Aug 03, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    This is a key part of the interview! Please do not overlook it at all. DO Ask questions about one the below 3: -consulting industry (how have clients need evolve?) -case (did you wind up proposing this to the clie ... (read entire answer)
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    What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

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    Most recent answer on Jul 28, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    Hi! The first thing to recognise is why interviewers ask this question. Ultimately, they want to know how aware you are of your development areas, how you feel about you "weaknesses", and whether those "weaknesses" ar ... (read entire answer)
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    Tell me about a difficult situation you had to face and how you managed to overcome it!

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    Most recent answer on Jul 26, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    This is one of the most classic questions: Make sure you have this answer prepared! During your answer make sure you: 1) Start with a quick summary of the context/challenge and what ended up happening 2) Highlight ... (read entire answer)
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    Why company X?

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    Most recent answer on Jul 26, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    How you answer this question should vary for when you are answering it. In a cover letter In person - after a few interviews In a final round - once you've got to understand the company better The critical f ... (read entire answer)
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    Why consulting?

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    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    Hi, This is one of the most frequently asked questions. The response to this question is quite generic, but it works all the time. When I interviewed with MBB, this is how I answered the question and you can follow a ... (read entire answer)
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    Where do you see yourself in five years?

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    Most recent answer on Jul 22, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    This is quite an unoriginal question to be asked and also rather outdated, but apparently, some consultants keep asking it (not really reflective of the times either). I generally believe honesty is the best policy, a ... (read entire answer)
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    Give me an example of a time that you have led a group to achieve a difficult goal!

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    Most recent answer on Jul 14, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    Hi! To answer your question directly: Your interviewer expects that you provide very concrete and clear examples of leadership in a difficult situation to show. So here's what you need to do: Think of an example t ... (read entire answer)
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    Tell me about yourself!

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    Most recent answer on Jul 12, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    This question is usually asked in the very beginning of McKinsey interview and does NOT strictly constitute a part of personal fit questions (which are situation-based). In contrast to business cases and personal fit qu ... (read entire answer)
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    Tell me about a time you failed!

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    Most recent answer on Jul 11, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    Essentially, failure experience is regarded very positively by MBB: if you failed, you took risks, i.e. you have proven your entrepreneurial nature. So, do not be afraid to talk honestly about the times you failed. Ho ... (read entire answer)
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    Why should we hire you?

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    Most recent answer on Jul 10, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    Hi Anonymous, Most answers might not be completely wrong, but lack a fundamental and decisive detail in looking at this question. The underlying question really is "What's in it for us" from firm perspective when th ... (read entire answer)
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    How much would you charge to clean all the windows in Seattle?

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    Most recent answer on Jul 02, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    It is one of the most popular Fermi questions and you could face it during the 1st round, when math and problem-solving skills are usually tested deeply. I will propose a quick solution, in order to give later some deta ... (read entire answer)
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    Please describe a situation where your actions had a positive impact on team dynamics.

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    Most recent answer on Apr 08, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    This is not going to be a direct question asked by an interviewer during McKinsey interview – but in all of the PEI dimensions you are preparing for (Personal Impact, Leadership & Entrepreneurship), it’s very good t ... (read entire answer)
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    If you were an animal, what animal would you be?

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    Most recent answer on Apr 08, 2021
    Anonymous A asked on Sep 19, 2019
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    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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    What do you think constitutes successful teamwork?

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    Most recent answer on Apr 08, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    Empathy; trust; open and honest feedback; clear team norms. Best, Antonello
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    Name three traits a friend or your boss would list about you

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    Anonymous A asked on Oct 01, 2019
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    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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    Are you ready for the long working hours you will face as a future consultant?

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    Most recent answer on Apr 08, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    Answering this question it’s important not to show “ready-to-die” dedication, but rather your ability to approach things in 80/20 way. What is 80/20? It’s a rule which basically states that 80% of the results come jus ... (read entire answer)
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    Which role do you play in a team?

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    Most recent answer on Apr 08, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    Hi! Please emphasize how you enable the people around you to overcome obstacles. This corresponds to McKinseys exact definition of "Leadership". Cheers, Sidi
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    What would team members say about you?

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    Most recent answer on Apr 06, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    This question is simply a spin on the question of “Describe your strengths and weaknesses”. It tests your ability to reflect on your own development needs. A good answer would highlight three strengths and three develop ... (read entire answer)
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    Can you think of a situation where you led a team through a difficult situation / conflict / crisis when you still needed to achieve an important goal together?

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    Most recent answer on Mar 17, 2021
    <p>How would you answer this question in your Personal Fit interview? Receive feedback on your answer and browse through the Q&amp;As to review the approaches of other applicants and experts.</p>
    This question is a part of McKinsey personal fit Leadership dimension. Here it’s important to focus on a few things while telling your story: Highlight your interpersonal skills, i.e. focus on how you felt, what you ... (read entire answer)
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