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Best questions to ask at the end of interview

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
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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 Jul 23, 2018
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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Clarifying questions

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 05, 2018
Hey there, It could be helpful if you clarified with whoever provided your feedback on why you should have asked clarifying questions. In the absence of more detail, I'll share 2 cents from some common pitfalls that ... (read entire answer)
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Anyone have experience of High Bridge Management Academy?

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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I think they're a great program! I know the founder and he's quite committed to student success. Think about it: If, as a result of their course, you get a $160k offer (per year), don't you think that's a fair ... (read entire answer)
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When to ask which questions: Which questions do you ask before you come up with a structure and which do you ask after?

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Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 07, 2017) is from:
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 07, 2017
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Pre-structure questions 1) Clarify the business model. Even if you think you understand it, try to repeat it to make sure that you understand in correctly. 2) Clarify the objective. Here make sure that your goal is: ... (read entire answer)
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Question to Partner

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Most recent answer on May 31, 2022
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Allen
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Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best
Allen
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gave the best answer on May 23, 2022
Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best
The key is: + Something that you're interested in + Something that you can't find online, so typically regarding the interviewer's thoughts, feelings, or personal experience Do not try to impress the interviewer with a ... (read entire answer)
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Best Questions to Ask Current Consultants

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Most recent answer on Feb 24, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 22, 2022) is from:
Moritz
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Hey there, I think they're all fine points you're raising and if you're genuinely interested in the answer, you should absolutely ask! As for a more refined answer, let's consider two areas: Questions not to ask: It mig ... (read entire answer)
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associate consultant

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Moritz
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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
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gave the best answer on Feb 15, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
May I ask why you have this focus? Is this in preparation for interviews with a specialized consultancy?For companies in CPG for example, marketing is deeply embedded in the entire value creation process. Hence, questio ... (read entire answer)
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How to answer the question: Why us? Not other consulting firms?

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Most recent answer on Jun 28, 2021
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Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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Hi,  To best answer these questions - make sure you read up about the firm and its culture and values. Everyone wants to be told they are special and unique, understand what makes each firm unique ·         For exam ... (read entire answer)
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Questions to ask in networking event

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Most recent answer on Oct 21, 2020
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Egor
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Egor
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gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2018
Collected McKinsey & BCG offers/ Ex-McKinsey consultant/Harvard/WBS/MSU
That’s a good and important question. I am glad you asked. During the meeting you should try to find some touch points with people to build relationships, thus ask for their hobbies and iterests outside the work. If ... (read entire answer)
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What questions should I ask at the end?

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Most recent answer on Sep 06, 2020
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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 Jul 08, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
HI, The main objective is to have a good conversation and highlight your intellectual capacity and curiosity. Thus: It is ok to ask: Questions that cause positive emotions and highlight consulting pros (e.g. Mck ... (read entire answer)
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Is ok to systematically ask question to clarify the business model? Especially for Profitability cases

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Most recent answer on Aug 13, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 28, 2018
Yes, as highlighted, not asking this might be an hindrance to the development of a customized framework and hence resolution of the case. The way I would phrase such a question would be (let's take credit card as an exa ... (read entire answer)
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How would you quantify the difference between two very different things?

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Most recent answer on Aug 08, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 06, 2020) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Aug 06, 2020
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! This is a very nice example of a question that is too undefined to structure. So the precondition to come up with any meaningful approach is ot nail down the person who asked the question on the reference point of ... (read entire answer)
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How many clarifying questions are appropriate and when should they be asked?

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Most recent answer on Aug 06, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 09, 2020) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Aug 09, 2020
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi Anonymous! You touch on an important point here. Many candidates don't understand what distinguishes the clarifying questions at the start from later analysis-related questions (asking for market data. financials, ... (read entire answer)
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When to ask questions and when to proactively make assumptions

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Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 20, 2020) is from:
Daniel
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McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
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gave the best answer on Mar 20, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Hi Clemens, Honestly, it depends on the case and the company you are interviewing with (at McKinsey you almost never have to make any such assumptions, an interviewer gives you all the data you need). But the best ... (read entire answer)
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It's the interviewees time to ask questions to the interviewers - What to ask an experienced consultant

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Recent activity on Feb 18, 2019
The best answer (on Feb 18, 2019) is from:
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 Feb 18, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, First of all - never ask why someone hates the job. You'll fail the interview:) The main objective is to have a good conversation and highlight your intellectual capacity and curiosity. Thus: It is ok to ask: ... (read entire answer)
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Asking for culture

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Recent activity on Mar 14, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2018
Agree with Vlad, but there is a way I've found useful. I ask my interviewer their best memory so far of being at the firm. It solves for two things: (1) ends the interview on a happy note (2) gives you the top-end/posit ... (read entire answer)
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