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Consulting interview prep with people who got the offer

Consulting interviews test how you think under pressure. You will be given a business problem, asked to structure it, do some maths out loud and land on a recommendation. Most people find the format strange at first. The fastest way to get comfortable is to practise with someone who has sat on the other side of the table.

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What the process usually looks like

  1. 1Application and screeningA CV and cover letter, often followed by an online test or a short screening call.
  2. 2First roundUsually two interviews, each with a case and a few questions about your experience.
  3. 3Final roundMore senior interviewers, harder cases and a closer look at whether you would fit the team.

Every firm runs its own process and they change from year to year. Ask your coach what it looked like when they went through it.

What interviewers look for

  • A clear structure that breaks the problem into parts
  • Comfort with quick mental maths and reading charts
  • A recommendation you can defend, not just analysis
  • Calm, clear communication when you are pushed
  • Stories from your past that show leadership and impact
How a coach helps. A coach who passed the same firm's process can run a case at real pace, stop you when your structure drifts and tell you what their interviewers actually focused on. They will also pressure test your experience stories, which is where many strong candidates lose marks.

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Consulting interview questions people ask

How many practice cases should I do?

There is no magic number. Most people improve fastest from a handful of live cases with honest feedback, rather than dozens alone. Book a session early to find your weak spots, then another closer to the day.

Do I need a business background?

No. Firms hire from every degree. What matters is how you structure problems and communicate, and both can be learned with practice.

Should I practise the fit questions too?

Yes. Experience and motivation questions are scored as seriously as the case at many firms. A coach can help you pick the right stories and tell them well.

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