Get Active in Our Amazing Community of Over 452,000 Peers!

Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Case Partners to connect and practice with!

How does the Consulting Q&A work?

Anyone can ask a question

Anyone can write an answer

Upvotes let answers rise to the top

Should I reach out to the hiring team?

Interview interview questions MBB

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

Andreas

Expert

BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture

Andreas

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2024

BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture

Congrats on the interviews. It can obviously be stressful waiting for responses after interviews (it is for all of us). First: Whether you follow-up or not is not going to change the result. Given it has been 7 days, ... (read entire answer)

6
Answers

118
Views

58
Total Upvotes

on Apr 22, 2024 on Apr 22, 2024
Last Activity

If an MBB firm takes a long time to give a final offer for a summer internship after final round, is it a good sign or a bad sign?

Bain & Company BCG consulting Final Round internship Interview interview questions McKinsey waiting period

Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2024

Hagen

Expert

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on passing all stages of the hiring process with that consulting firm! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, it's crucial to understand that the hi ... (read entire answer)

9
Answers

168
Views

96
Total Upvotes

on Mar 18, 2024 on Mar 18, 2024
Last Activity

Best questions to ask at the end of interview

Addressing interviewer asking questions Bain Bain & Company behavoural fit interview candidate questions Case Case Interview cultural fit examples questions Final Round FIT fit interview Fit Interview Stories Fit questions interview questions Interviewer MBB newbie Question questions

Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023

Benjamin

Expert

ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework

Benjamin

Expert

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)

46
Answers

53.3 k
Views

158
Total Upvotes

on Nov 10, 2023 on Nov 10, 2023
Last Activity

Looking for exciting discussions from the community?

What questions to ask MBB consultants at informational chats over phone?

BCG McKinsey and Bain Coffee Chat informational interview interview questions MBB Referral

Most recent answer on Oct 28, 2023

Benjamin

Expert

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

Expert

gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Sharing some perspectives on your 2 key questions: 1. What should I ask / what are ‘good' questions? A good question is one that is authentic That for me means a few things Answers a genuine question you have Helps ... (read entire answer)

4
Answers

7.9 k
Views

14
Total Upvotes

on Oct 28, 2023 on Oct 28, 2023
Last Activity

Data Science Interview Questions

Data Science interview questions

Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2023

Hagen

Expert

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 23, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, while I have not used the website myself, if you feel the difficulty lev ... (read entire answer)

4
Answers

1.1 k
Views

47
Total Upvotes

on Aug 30, 2023 on Aug 30, 2023
Last Activity

How much water is needed for one cup of coffee?

case interview practice with consultants case questions interview questions

Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2023

Paul

Expert

PL-level BCG experience (6 years)|Interviewer at BCG| 6/6 personal + 95%+ candidates offer success rate

Paul

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 08, 2023

PL-level BCG experience (6 years)|Interviewer at BCG| 6/6 personal + 95%+ candidates offer success rate

HI there, 1) Make sure you are solving the right case i.e. clarfy upfront. Confirm the real case ask is a) How much water is needed to produce a cup “worth” of coffee? b) Confirm if there are any boundaries to this an ... (read entire answer)

4
Answers

651
Views

37
Total Upvotes

on Mar 09, 2023 on Mar 09, 2023
Last Activity

Interview Questions

interview questions MBB

Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 25, 2022

Hey! Just briefly building upon the great answers already given: “Why do you want to join firm X”: I find it especially effective to take the time to do some research on the firm you are trying to get into to find an ... (read entire answer)

8
Answers

823
Views

65
Total Upvotes

on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
Last Activity

Question to Partner

asking questions Bain Bain & Company BCG Boston Consulting Group brainstorming questions Final Round interview questions McKinsey Partner Interview

Most recent answer on May 31, 2022

Allen

Expert

Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best

Allen

Expert

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)

12
Answers

1.2 k
Views

89
Total Upvotes

on May 31, 2022 on May 31, 2022
Last Activity

McKinsey Second round most random questions and hardest market sizings

interview questions Market sizing McKinsey 2nd Round

Most recent answer on May 20, 2022

Florian

Expert

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

Expert

gave the best answer on May 18, 2022

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, There is no McKinsey 2nd round case, same as there is no McKinsey 1st round case. In theory, they are all created based on the same guidelines to assure a certain level of objectivity. Regarding your question ... (read entire answer)

4
Answers

1.1 k
Views

44
Total Upvotes

on May 20, 2022 on May 20, 2022
Last Activity

What questions should I be asking?

interview questions

Most recent answer on Apr 02, 2022

gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2022

Hi there, This is a great question and also a hard one to really answer because it depends on you! If you're struggling to understand their culture and what distinguishes them, then that's literally your question! “What ... (read entire answer)

4
Answers

782
Views

48
Total Upvotes

on Apr 02, 2022 on Apr 02, 2022
Last Activity

I am unemployed. In the interview, should I say that I am currently working at my former firm or just tell that I am unemployment?

interview questions

Most recent answer on Jan 05, 2022

Moritz

Expert

ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Moritz

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 04, 2022

ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Don´t lie! Some MBB (and other) firms run extensive background checks on candidates and this will come back to you - one way or another. Also, there´s generally nothing wrong with being unemployed. If you got kicked out ... (read entire answer)

7
Answers

4.6 k
Views

55
Total Upvotes

on Jan 05, 2022 on Jan 05, 2022
Last Activity

What are MBB, Tier2 and Big4's specific aspects?

Big 4 Big Four - Strategy Change Firm choose the right firm consulting firms firmconsulting interview questions MBBS tier 2 consulting tier2

Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2021

gave the best answer on Sep 01, 2021

Hi there, This is a huge question for a Q&A! Happy to help you compare 2 specific firms, but All MBB, Tier2, and Big4 is insanely broad :) Now, let me help you “fish”: Google is your friend. There are a myriad resou ... (read entire answer)

4
Answers

992
Views

27
Total Upvotes

on Sep 02, 2021 on Sep 02, 2021
Last Activity

Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

Technical questions Accenture

Accenture Strategy interview questions Technical Experience Interview

Most recent answer on Mar 30, 2021

gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2021

Hi Meier, Totally random guess here, but maybe, just maybe, Accenture's CFO & EV website will have the most comprehensive list you'll find :P https://newsroom.accenture.com/subjects/finance-performance-managemen ... (read entire answer)

4
Answers

2.2 k
Views

37
Total Upvotes

on Mar 30, 2021 on Mar 30, 2021
Last Activity

What to ask to the interviewer

interview questions

Most recent answer on Sep 11, 2020

gave the best answer on May 01, 2019

The case you've been given is more likely than not a (very simpified) real life project that they worked on . Ask them something about the case you just did! I.e. "So, was this a case you worked on? Ah! Did it end w ... (read entire answer)

6
Answers

2.3 k
Views

8
Total Upvotes

on Sep 11, 2020 on Sep 11, 2020
Last Activity

Do fit interview come before or after case interview in general?

interview questions

Most recent answer on Jul 06, 2020

Vlad

Expert

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

Vlad

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 06, 2019

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

Hi, The main questions (Tell me about yourself, personal stories, etc) are at the beginning of the interview. After the case, you can ask your questions to the interviewer - another important part of the fit intervi ... (read entire answer)

3
Answers

2.1 k
Views

3
Total Upvotes

on Jul 06, 2020 on Jul 06, 2020
Last Activity

what are some of the best questions to ask at the end of the interview?

interview questions

Most recent answer on Jun 05, 2020

Vlad

Expert

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

Vlad

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2019

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

Hi, 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. ... (read entire answer)

4
Answers

1.9 k
Views

4
Total Upvotes

on Jun 05, 2020 on Jun 05, 2020
Last Activity

Hi all, what would be a few great examples of questions to ask at the end of the interview?

interview questions

Most recent answer on Jun 04, 2020

Vlad

Expert

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

Vlad

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 24, 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)

3
Answers

1.8 k
Views

2
Total Upvotes

on Jun 04, 2020 on Jun 04, 2020
Last Activity

MCK Interviewer Led

Case Interview Framework interview questions McKinsey McKinsey PEI

Most recent answer on May 31, 2020

Vlad

Expert

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

Vlad

Expert

gave the best answer on Nov 06, 2017

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

Hi, It may seem for you that these 2 types of cases are different, however, the interviewer-led type is just a simplified version of the interviewee-led case. My advice is to always prepare in interviewee-led format s ... (read entire answer)

2
Answers

3.9 k
Views

11
Total Upvotes

on May 31, 2020 on May 31, 2020
Last Activity

What are your weaknesses?

interview questions recruiting students tips weaknesses

Recent activity on May 13, 2020

Francesco

Expert

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

Francesco

Expert

gave the best answer on Nov 09, 2016

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

In addition to the previous comment, I would add that, as for all the fit interview questions, it would be important to have a proper structure to apply in the answer. A good framework for the classical “Which are your ... (read entire answer)

5
Answers

16.1 k
Views

64
Total Upvotes

on May 13, 2020 on May 13, 2020
Last Activity

What should I answer if the interviewer asked about why changing from Big 4 to MBB firms?

Big 4 BIG3 interview questions MBB mbb big4

Most recent answer on May 11, 2020

Udayan

Expert

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Udayan

Expert

gave the best answer on May 11, 2020

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

It's always best to not avoid answering the question in your answer. Some things that make the most sense Better opportunities - larger clients, more diverse work, greater opportunities to learn from both within MBB ... (read entire answer)

13
Answers

7.6 k
Views

61
Total Upvotes

on May 11, 2020 on May 11, 2020
Last Activity

1 - 20 of 28 results

Consulting Q&A – Ask Questions about Your Career

In this overview, you will find all the questions asked so far by the PrepLounge community. Anyone can ask questions and write answers. Our coaches are also happy to share their expertise. If you like an answer, give it an upvote so that it rises to the top. Here you can also find our guidelines and FAQs for the Consulting Q&A.