Consulting Q&A – Ask Questions about Your Career

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Assessments and Passing Score

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Most recent answer on Aug 08, 2023

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gave the best answer on Aug 06, 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, 1) Are assessments before conducting interviews created to be finished all on time? I had a numerical assessment which I had to answer 30 questions in 30 minutes which was impossible for me to complete. Was I ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 08, 2023 on Aug 08, 2023
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Non-traditional background looking to enter consulting

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Most recent answer on Mar 02, 2023

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gave the best answer on Mar 02, 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi Richard, Q: I would be incredibly grateful for any advice on how to best position myself to be competitive in a pool of so many incredibly talented people. You will need three main things to pass the screening: a gre ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 02, 2023 on Mar 02, 2023
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Should I ask? - a follow up mail question

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Most recent answer on May 27, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 22, 2019

It is completely okay!

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on May 27, 2020 on May 27, 2020
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Are candidates 'competitors' for the position(s)?

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Recent activity on Sep 25, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 25, 2018

Hey there, The answer, as often is the case, is "it depends". In general, it is different to "typical just postings" in a couple ways: In some cases, recruiting happens year round, and there isn't a specific numbe ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 25, 2018 on Sep 25, 2018
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Have you ever had a candidate do something outstanding and surprise you?

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Recent activity on Aug 19, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 19, 2018

I have seen a guy showing up to an interview and discuss an idea and get a potential buy-in from the Senior Partner. He got out of the room with the Senior Partner interested in developing the idea and fund raise for ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 19, 2018 on Aug 19, 2018
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Do most candidates who reach 2nd interviews have good interpersonal skills?

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Recent activity on Aug 15, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

gave the best answer on Aug 15, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, I would say that at the 2nd round the partners are more demanding to your interpersonal skills than the fresh managers of the 1st round. The partners in the last round are more experienced and they will challenge ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 15, 2018 on Aug 15, 2018
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What are typical reasons why you reject interviewees?

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Recent activity on May 20, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

gave the best answer on May 18, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, I would list a number of things: Case interview: Not listening to the interviewer (Forgetting the information provided, not listening to the interviewer's tips, answering the wrong question) Poor structure ... (read entire answer)

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on May 20, 2018 on May 20, 2018
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