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Best questions to ask at the end of interview

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023

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

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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on Nov 10, 2023 on Nov 10, 2023
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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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on Nov 10, 2023 on Nov 10, 2023
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Should I bring a list of questions to an interview?

Case Interview Interview questions

Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2021

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

gave the best answer on Jun 04, 2018

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

Hi Anonymous, it's true that case studies can be exhausting and you may not really remember what questions you wanted to ask. In general I would distinguish two types of questions and associated way to proceed : - P ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 01, 2021 on Mar 01, 2021
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Ask interviewer questions during interview?

Interviewer questions

Most recent answer on Sep 09, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on May 10, 2019

Hi Lennard, asking questions during the fit interview is perfectly fine. Most interviewers like to talk about themselves and will appreciate your personal interest in them. It also shows that you are really engaged in ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 09, 2020 on Sep 09, 2020
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To reach out to consultants, what are the best questions to ask them via text?

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Most recent answer on Aug 14, 2020

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gave the best answer on May 12, 2018

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Hi Anonymous, it is totally feasible to obtain referrals starting with written communication, even when you don’t know anyone in the firms or you don’t have personal connections with people working there – you just ha ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 14, 2020 on Aug 14, 2020
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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

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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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on Aug 06, 2020 on Aug 06, 2020
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Any ideas on the COVID-19 effect on the interview questions?

Case FIT Interview questions

Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 01, 2020

Hello, You can very have fit questions related to COVID or a case relating to a recent project on the crisis or the exit from crisis. 1. On the fit, I would say that it is good to have an opinion of Covid-19 impacts ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 09, 2020 on Jun 09, 2020
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Feeling about the core of the case

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2018

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Great question. You need to follow the framework, but also try to follow the 80/20 rule. If the next step in your framework doesn't appear likely right now, you are welcome to communicate to the interviewer that you wil ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 05, 2018 on Oct 05, 2018
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Asking for culture

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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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on Mar 14, 2018 on Mar 14, 2018
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