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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Suppose you find out that your employer is doing something illegal – how do you deal with it?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer 16 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
McKinsey has recently started to test moral integrity of the candidates in the second round of the interviews – reach out to me if you want to know more. Regarding this particular question – that's a question to test ... (read entire answer)
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What would you do if you won the lottery?

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Most recent answer 19 hours ago
The best answer (on Sep 30, 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
Expert
 gave the best answer 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 ... (read entire answer)
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Where do you see yourself in five years?

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Most recent answer on May 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 08, 2020) is from:
Raj
Expert
Strategy&| ex-interviewer | 170+ coached over career |95% success @ MBB, S&, RB, LEK, OW, Big4 [SUCCESS STORIES BELOW]
Raj
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 08, 2020
Strategy&| ex-interviewer | 170+ coached over career |95% success @ MBB, S&, RB, LEK, OW, Big4 [SUCCESS STORIES BELOW]
This is quite an unoriginal question to be asked and also rather outdated, but apparently, some consultants keep asking it (not really reflective of the times either).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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on May 30, 2023 on May 30, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What gets you up every day?

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Most recent answer on May 28, 2023
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2020
The alarm clock.
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on May 28, 2023 on May 28, 2023
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What was a situation where you set a major goal and were able to achieve it?

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Most recent answer on May 28, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
This question constitutes a part of the McKinsey personal fit Entrepreneurial Drive dimension. While telling the story it’s important to highlight a few things: The goal you are talking about needs to be impressiv ... (read entire answer)
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on May 28, 2023 on May 28, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Tell me about a time that you changed someone's mind!

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Most recent answer on May 23, 2023
The best answer (on May 07, 2022) is from:
Ahmad
Preparing for First Round McKinsey
Ahmad gave the best answer on May 07, 2022
Preparing for First Round McKinsey
My Teammates..  propsing New technology or new metholdogy  of work , which I start by my own , learn it , have reall business case to utilize it , implemented it (prototyping) , show them how to use it (help them)  ,  l ... (read entire answer)
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on May 23, 2023 on May 23, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

If you could be a superhero, what superpower would you choose?

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Most recent answer on May 22, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 26, 2019) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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 gave the best answer on Dec 26, 2019
McKinsey | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Time stretching :)
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on May 22, 2023 on May 22, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What would you do if you won the lottery?

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Most recent answer on May 19, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Here is your chance to demonstrate your business acumen – because winning a lottery is nothing else than getting cash, which opens up lots of business opportunities. So you could: Start your own business – think abo ... (read entire answer)
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on May 19, 2023 on May 19, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What is the craziest thing you've ever done?

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Most recent answer on May 18, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
That’s your chance to let your personality shine. Try to choose something, which highlights what kind of person you are. I would, of course, choose something which is acceptable in a work-place, but do not hold yourse ... (read entire answer)
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on May 18, 2023 on May 18, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What is your favorite street in Monopoly and why?

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Most recent answer on May 15, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 17, 2019) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 17, 2019
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello, I can confirm you that you will never asked such thing in a MBB interview. Cheers, Clara
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on May 15, 2023 on May 15, 2023
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What will be the biggest challenge for you with us (company X)?

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Most recent answer on May 15, 2023
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Nov 02, 2021
Biggest challenge when I join any company is to settle into its work culture. Different companies have different work cultures and there is no one single work culture that is best, however i may only choose to join a co ... (read entire answer)
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on May 15, 2023 on May 15, 2023
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What do you think constitutes successful teamwork?

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Most recent answer on May 12, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 31, 2019) is from:
Antonello
Expert
McKinsey | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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 gave the best answer on Oct 31, 2019
McKinsey | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Empathy; trust; open and honest feedback; clear team norms. Best, Antonello
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on May 12, 2023 on May 12, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What would be a reason not to hire you?

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Most recent answer on May 12, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 04, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 04, 2020
MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
This is a hidden "weakness" question. Find a weakness that isn't really one, and also explain why it isn't even really an issue anymore. Additionally, you can pick something that is a weakness elsewhere, but not at we ... (read entire answer)
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on May 12, 2023 on May 12, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Tell me about a time when you were leading a team and you needed to force someone to work when they didn't want to do it!

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on May 11, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
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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8
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on May 11, 2023 on May 11, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Why should we hire you?

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Most recent answer on May 10, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 13, 2020) is from:
Robert
Expert
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jul 13, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
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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84
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on May 10, 2023 on May 10, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Tell me about a time that you persuaded your boss to go along with an idea you had!

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on May 09, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
That’s a part of McKinsey personal fit – Personal Impact dimension. While telling your story it’s important to highlight the following things: Make sure you describe your boss, what kind of person she or he is – i ... (read entire answer)
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11
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on May 09, 2023 on May 09, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Tell me about a time that you did something innovative!

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on May 09, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 06, 2020) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jul 06, 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 ... (read entire answer)
8
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1.7 k
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21
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on May 09, 2023 on May 09, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Please describe a situation where your actions had a positive impact on team dynamics.

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on May 08, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 17, 2019) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 17, 2019
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
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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26
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on May 08, 2023 on May 08, 2023
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If you could be remembered with just one sentence – what would it be?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on May 08, 2023
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2019
Made a lot of people live a better life.
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15
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on May 08, 2023 on May 08, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What’s an example of how you helped someone this month?

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Most recent answer on May 08, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 05, 2020) is from:
Robert
Expert
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 05, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi there, First of all you need to understand the underlying thought process from the consulting firm's point of view, before specifically thinking about the answer to this question. In consulting, you are essential ... (read entire answer)
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8
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on May 08, 2023 on May 08, 2023
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