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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Tell me about a difficult situation you had to face and how you managed to overcome it!

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer 9 hours ago
The best answer (on May 12, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 12, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What was the most important lesson you learned in school?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2024
Anonymous H gave the best answer on Apr 16, 2024
Its not about what you learn but how you learn
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24
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on Apr 16, 2024 on Apr 16, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What are you reading right now?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 10, 2024
Anonymous I gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2024
what you are showing 
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16
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on Apr 10, 2024 on Apr 10, 2024
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What can you bring to the company?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 09, 2024
Anonymous K gave the best answer on Apr 09, 2024
enthusiasmus für das team    
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1.9 k
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33
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on Apr 09, 2024 on Apr 09, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Name three traits a friend or your boss would list about you

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 08, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 08, 2024) is from:
Yasin
Yasin gave the best answer on Apr 08, 2024
Selbstbewusst- und reflektierend, empathisch, verständnisvoll 
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on Apr 08, 2024 on Apr 08, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

If you could choose to be anywhere on this earth now, where would you be?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 08, 2024
The best answer (on Oct 07, 2019) is from:
Aws
Expert
Senior Consultant @ Google | McKinsey, BCG, Bain exp. as Client | 100+ REAL MBB cases
Aws
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 07, 2019
Senior Consultant @ Google | McKinsey, BCG, Bain exp. as Client | 100+ REAL MBB cases
All, Describe an area which shows authenticity and a personality trait that is sought after in consulting. For example: I would be doing X sport with my friends Or I would be travelling the world and expl ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 08, 2024 on Apr 08, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What would you do if you won the lottery?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 07, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 07, 2024) is from:
Jay
Jay gave the best answer on Apr 07, 2024
I have no stable financial plan right now so I would invest in index fund. 
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2.0 k
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36
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on Apr 07, 2024 on Apr 07, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 07, 2024
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 tests your ability to do things 80/20. What is 80/20? It’s a rule which basically states that 80% of the results come just from 20% of your efforts. So, in practice it means that during the stressful sit ... (read entire answer)
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94
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on Apr 07, 2024 on Apr 07, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Tell me about a time when you achieved a difficult goal!

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 06, 2024
Anonymous F gave the best answer on Dec 21, 2023
One of the most difficult goals that I ever achieved was being able to work at the Walt Disney World. In the Latin America, those processes are huge and really competitive and, at the time, there wasn't any tutorials or ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 06, 2024 on Apr 06, 2024
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What does the ideal company look like for you?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 28, 2024
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2020
Dear A, Thank you so much for your interesting question. I would say that for me the following aspect are essential criteria for my job choice: 1. Understanding myself with my boss/mentor. 2. Great collaborative tea ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 28, 2024 on Mar 28, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Tell me about yourself!

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2024
The best answer (on Sep 18, 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 Sep 18, 2019
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
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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62
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on Mar 26, 2024 on Mar 26, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Why should we hire you?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 19, 2024
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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on Mar 19, 2024 on Mar 19, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Are you ready for the long working hours you will face as a future consultant?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 19, 2024
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
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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45
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on Mar 19, 2024 on Mar 19, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What are your expectations?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 16, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 16, 2024) is from:
Clara
Premium
Clara
Premium
 gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2024
Getting a high learning curve and a good corporate culture
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3.8 k
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23
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on Mar 16, 2024 on Mar 16, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What three things would you take to a desert island?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 16, 2024
Anonymous R gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2024
Die folgenden drei Dinge würde ich auf eine einsame Insel mitnehmen:  1.) Survival Kit 2.) Boot 3.) eine weitere Person
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5.5 k
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40
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on Mar 16, 2024 on Mar 16, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What would be a reason not to hire you?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 04, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 04, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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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2.6 k
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28
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on Mar 09, 2024 on Mar 09, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

How have you applied what you've learned in your career to other roles?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2024
Anonymous G gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2024
Durchhalten, dranbleiben, kommunizieren, auf sich aufmerksam machen 
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1.5 k
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21
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on Mar 09, 2024 on Mar 09, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What was your biggest defeat so far?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 17, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 17, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
The key here is to turn your defeat into a victory at the end. So, reach the climax of the story where you face defeat, but then finish by talking about how you tried again, persevered, took a new approach, etc. and eve ... (read entire answer)
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1.9 k
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21
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on Mar 09, 2024 on Mar 09, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What is your favorite street in Monopoly and why?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2024
Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2024
always the orange ones
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2.3 k
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22
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on Mar 04, 2024 on Mar 04, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What is your ideal vacation?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Mar 03, 2024
The best answer (on Aug 11, 2020) is from:
Allen
Expert
Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best
Allen
Expert
 gave the best answer on Aug 11, 2020
Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best
The wrong answer to this question: it depends who's asking The right answer to this question: an honest answer. As a former MBB interviewer, if I'd ask this question, it would be so that I can see what you care about ... (read entire answer)
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22.0 k
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81
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on Mar 03, 2024 on Mar 03, 2024
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