The document provides an overview of the consulting interview process, which typically includes four parts: introduction, personal fit interview, case interview, and a question and answer session. It discusses how to prepare for each part of the interview and what interviewers are evaluating. The case interview is aimed at assessing analytical and problem-solving skills, and often involves structuring business problems or quantitative brainteasers. Interviewees should focus on clearly outlining their thought process and assumptions. Personal fit questions focus on work experience and determining if the candidate's skills and personality are a good match for the firm.

1. The Consulting Interview Stefan Menden www.squeaker.net

5. The consulting environment

6. The recruiting process

7. The recruiting process

10. The components of the consulting interview Introduction / small talk Personal fit / experience Case Interview Questions 1 2 3 4 3-5 mins 5-15 mins 30-45 mins 3-5 mins

13. Personal fit: Typical questions „ Talk about yourself“ „ What are your strong points?“ „ What are your weak points?“ „ Why did you choose your particular subjects in university?“ „ What was your greatest challenge?“ How did you overcome it?“ „ Why do you want to go into consulting?“ „ When did you lead a team?“ „ Your grades are not outstanding, don‘t you think?“

15. Personal fit exercise 2: SWOT introspection S trengths W eaknesses O pportunities T hreats

16. Part three: The Case Interview Mini Case Business Case Market-Sizing Brainteaser The Case Interview Typical types of questions

18. Example case „ Your customer is a European low-cost-airline. The CEO asks you to prepare a recommendation for the board meeting this afternoon if the company should offer transatlantic routes as well.“

19. How to solve the case Hypothesize & ask questions Structure the case Solve the case Present and evaluate 1 2 3 4

21. Structuring problems: The pyramid principle

22. The most important framework The profit equation

23. 2x2 Matrix high high low low