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

Hi there,

When asked, “Do you have any questions?”, this is your chance to leave a strong final impression. The best questions:
    1.    Show genuine curiosity about the firm and role
    2.    Engage the interviewer personally
    3.    Demonstrate strategic thinking

Great Questions to Ask

Firm & Role-Specific Questions
    •    How has [Firm]’s approach to [a key trend: AI, sustainability, digital transformation] evolved in recent years?
    •    What differentiates successful consultants at [Firm] from those who struggle?
    •    How does the firm support consultants looking to specialize in a particular industry or function?

Interviewer-Centric Questions (people love talking about their experience)
    •    What has been your most rewarding project at [Firm], and why?
    •    Looking back at your time here, what has surprised you most about working at [Firm]?
    •    If you could give your past self one piece of advice before joining, what would it be?

Case & Client Work Questions
    •    What are some of the most exciting client challenges the firm is tackling right now?
    •    How does [Firm] balance innovative problem-solving with tried-and-tested consulting frameworks?
    •    How has your perspective on problem-solving evolved since joining consulting?

Culture & Growth Questions
    •    How does [Firm] ensure professional development beyond just project work?
    •    What kind of mentorship or coaching have you found most valuable here?
    •    How would you describe the culture in your office or practice area?

What to Avoid X
    1.    Anything You Should Already Know
    •    What does [Firm] do? (Research this beforehand.)
    •    What’s your travel policy? (Usually covered elsewhere.)
    2.    Compensation & Work-Life Balance
    •    How many hours do consultants work per week?
    •    When can I expect a promotion?
    •    (These questions are better suited for informal networking chats.)
    3.    Overly Generic or Cliché Questions
    •    What do you like about your job? (Make it more engaging—ask about their most rewarding project instead.)
    4.    Questions That Seem Unprepared
    •    Do you have any advice for someone in my position? (Too broad—be more specific about what you’re looking to improve.)
    5.    Anything Too Personal or Controversial
    •    Avoid political topics, salary discussions, or anything too intrusive about the interviewer’s career choices.

Final Tip: Ask one or two thoughtful questions that create a conversation. Your goal is to leave the interviewer with a positive impression of your curiosity, engagement, and strategic mindset!

Let me know if you need any further help!

Best,

Evelina

Hi there!

Well, do you have any? :)

Find answers to similar questions here, here and here.

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

Imagine you have multiple offers. 

What would you need (that is not detrimental to your hiring chances) to know in order to decide which offer to accept? 

Industries, culture, traveling expectations, career progression, where do they think they are clearly stronger than their competitors (in the perspective of their clients, and of their talent).

I have heard so many different ones during my time as Interviewer for BCG but the ones I always liked the most were something like: 

"What was the most rewarding and what was the most challenging moment of your career at [...] so far?"

Best, 
Sebastian

Hey there,

This part (questions at the end) is not evaluated and should rather be used to ask questions that you are actually interested in, and you gain from knowing more about. 

Do not think about impressing the interviewer!

Ask about, for instance:

• Growth trajectory of the firm (very relevant currently with AI)
• Favorite project (creates positive emotions as the person likely remembers it fondly)
• Journey within the firm (people like to talk about themselves)

Cheers,

Florian