781: Sample answer to "Why are you interested in this office" (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

781: Sample answer to "Why are you interested in this office" (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

In this series of podcasts, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that the main test of fit is in handling the cross-examination of your answer. Most candidates tend to be unprepared for that and we urge you to be very aware this will happen and to practice this interrogation style. You can never memorize your way out of these interrogations questions, since you cannot predict the actual question and, therefore, prepare for them. At least 20% of clients ignore this advice at their peril. The reality is that McKinsey will rarely ask this question directly. They will ask a simple question, not referring to leadership, but expect you to always draw out leadership, analytic, teamwork and "can-do" attributes.

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39: Converting the internship

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38: Case Interview feedback is not gospel

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37: Lessons from Jan 2012 Internships

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36: Public Sector Consulting

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35: Deloitte S&O vs. McKinsey EM

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34: McKinsey USA or McKinsey EM

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