Oliver Wyman self-recorded video interview

Hi there,

You should honestly prepare for this like you do a regular fit :) For this, I advise the following....

Resume walkthrough

• Needs to be chronological
• Only keep important details that make you look good (i.e. I worked across 7 industries and rose up the ranks twice in the course of that role)
• Keep a theme of "why consulting"
  • I.e. at each step you need to show that you both got exposure to aspects of consulting AND thrived + enjoyed them
• Finish with: And that's why I'm here today looking for consulting with your company

Why Consulting

• You need to summarize what you did before along the theme of consulting aspects you liked and consulting aspects that were missing
• You then combine those two - i.e. I know I like + am good at x, y, and z which is required for consulting, and I really am excited to get a, b, and c
• You finish with a "mini" why x company

Why x company

• Start with a "mini" why consulting
• Then have 2-3 reasons why x company is your target
• Every "reason" needs to incorporate 1) That you know they value x 2) That you not only value x but have exhibited it and done it in the past
• Be very very mindful of what they want you to want

Personal Stories

Step 1 - Categorize the main stories

There are 5-10 "themes" you need to prepare for. i.e. Leadership, teamwork, challenge, etc. Figure out this list and make sure your stories cover this range (PM me and I can provide you with a template for this list)

Step 2 - Create FLEXIBLE stories that cover a range of categories

You need to create 4-6 stories that each cover a range of topics. They need to be powerful stories that can be adjusted and adapted based on the question asked.

One of my "core" or "killer" stories was usable for Initiative, Achievement, Leadership, Challenge, Change of direction, AND Persuasion.

Write down these stories along STAR or similar format...use bullet points

Step 3 - Organize these stories so you know which ones can be used for what and PRACTICE

Make sure you cover the whole gambit. Then, practice getting asked a question and thinking of which stories apply. I can assure you, no-one is coming up with full stories in a few seconds. Rather, they have practiced how to adapt an existing story to the question asked.

In general terms it depends on what you are applying to. Questions serve the purpose of checking not just if you are a match, but also your motivation. 

Typical video questions by Oliver Wyman are: 

- What can you bring to the company?

- What are your skills that can be useful and why?

- Can you work in a team / alone?

- Are you open to travelling also for longer periods?

- Why do you want to work for us?

I hope this helps!

Congrats on getting an interview with Oliver Wyman! I’ve been through the self-recorded video interview format myself, so I can give you a few tips. You’ll likely encounter some standard behavioral questions about teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership, but in consulting interviews, they may also ask situational questions to gauge how you approach real-world business challenges.

Based on my experience and from others I've heard, here are some topics you might want to prepare for:

1. Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: They may ask questions like, “Describe a time when you had to solve a complex problem,” or “How do you approach a challenge when you're not sure where to start?”
2. Client-Facing Scenarios: Consulting firms sometimes want to know how you’d interact with clients. You might get something like, “Tell me about a time you had to persuade someone to see things your way,” or “How do you handle difficult client requests?”
3. Teamwork and Collaboration: Oliver Wyman values teamwork, so be prepared to talk about a time you contributed to a team project, or how you manage conflicts within a team.

While these are typical for Jobma interviews, if they’re using HireVue, you might want to expect a similar setup: pre-recorded questions where you have a limited time to respond. Both platforms usually allow you to practice first, so take advantage of that to get comfortable.

Good luck, and don’t forget to convey your enthusiasm for the consulting field and for Oliver Wyman specifically!

Hi, I can speak from my own experiences back in Sep-24.
Hope this helps!

For the self-recorded questions, I recall 2 main questions:

1. What would be one of the skills that helps you learn faster to adapt to ambiguous situations? Which soft skill can help you thrive as a consultant?
2. What do you know about climate change and sustainability? What would be the issues, and how do you rectify them?

After the self-recorded session, you'd be directed to another quant section, where you'd be prompted to answer 4x quantitative questions, with each taking around 1 minute. Hope this helps!

All the best