Best questions to ask in the interview section "Do you have any questions"?

Hi there!

Well, do you have any? :)

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Good luck!

Mari

Hey there 😊,

Asking good questions at the end of an interview is crucial—it shows engagement, strategic thinking, and genuine interest in the firm. The best questions I give to my coaches to ask are:

✅ Insightful & tailored to the interviewer (Partner vs. Consultant vs. HR)
✅ Showcase your understanding of consulting & the firm’s culture
✅ Help you decide if the firm is the right fit for you

1️⃣ For Partners & Senior Interviewers (Strategy, Market Trends, and Firm-Specific Questions)

🔹 "How do you see [Firm Name] evolving in the Middle East/Europe/Industry X over the next 5 years?"
🔹 "What trends do you think will most impact the consulting industry in the coming years?"
🔹 "What differentiates [Firm Name] from its competitors in terms of client work and culture?"

2️⃣ For Consultants & Managers (Day-to-Day Work & Project Experience)

🔹 "Can you share an example of a project that was particularly rewarding for you?"
🔹 "What skills have you developed at [Firm Name] that you didn’t expect before joining?"
🔹 "What does success look like in the first 6 months for a new consultant here?"

3️⃣ For HR or Recruiters (Career Growth & Support)

🔹 "What kind of support does [Firm Name] provide for consultants looking to specialize in a particular industry or function?"
🔹 "How does the firm approach mentorship and professional development?"
🔹 "What are the biggest factors that differentiate top performers from others at [Firm Name]?"

4️⃣ Bonus: Questions to Show Long-Term Interest

🔹 "Many alumni from [Firm Name] go on to leadership roles in various industries—how does the firm help consultants prepare for long-term career growth?"
🔹 "If I were to join, what advice would you give me to make the most out of my time at [Firm Name]?"

💡 Final Tips

❌ Avoid generic questions (e.g., “What do you like about working here?”).
✅ Adapt your questions to the interviewer’s background (check LinkedIn beforehand).
✅ Keep it conversational—the best questions lead to a natural discussion.

If you need help structuring your interview strategy, let me know! 🚀

Best, Alessa 😇

Great question! 

I think the key here is to show genuine interest in the consultancy through the research you've done and turn that into an interesting question. A few ideas:

1.  Ask something specific to them - find out the area of the business  the interviewer works in (you should get their name prior to the interview) - have they published any research in this space? Asking about developments in that space and how these developments impacted their day to day work would be a great question.

2. Culture / Work Life Balance - how does the interviewer manage extracurricular with the demands of consulting.

3. Role / Impact - Ask whether there are particular projects they enjoy and why.

Just a few ideas but main takeaway is show that you've done your research and are interested!

Will