Someone looking to practice behavioral questions interview?

Hi Priyanka,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation:

• First of all, to make it even more actionable, I would advise you to offer these meetings directly in the PrepLounge meeting proposal overview.
• Moreover, as the most experienced coach in terms of consulting, interviewing, and coaching experience, I'd be more than happy to help you if you need it.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hey there!

Feel free to reach out to practice how to ace the behavioural and fit section of the interview

**Remember** that the behavioural section comes before the case interview. Therefore, this is the first opportunity you have to create a strong and positive impression about yourself to the interviewer. When candidates do really well here, many times it can lead to interviewers wanting to help you more in the case portion. 

Too many candidates I've interviewed don't take this portion seriously enough and in many cases lose their offer from it! So i encourage you to take advantage and optimise in this section too! 

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to work with a coach to sharpen your answers and craft compelling stories for your interviewers. Some folks underestimate the important of the fit interview -- good for your for spending time to get it right :) 

Hi there,

Good push!

A couple of tips to get the most out of the experience:

• Mimic the actual format: Stick closely to the structure of the real fit interview. If it’s for McKinsey, focus on the PEI story dimensions; for other firms, dive into their general questions as well as some behavioral and competency-based questions. This ensures the session feels realistic.
• Prioritize the most common themes: Leadership, teamwork, and personal impact stories are staples. Build the session around these themes, but also include questions about failure, challenges, and resilience. Consulting interviewers pay a lot of attention to how well you can reflect on your experiences.
• Focus on storytelling: Pay close attention to the structure of your answers. Use the SCORE framework I have created, but ensure it flows naturally and doesn’t feel robotic. Each story should be clear, concise, and impactful.
• Challenge vague responses: If you are an interviewer push for specifics. If the candidate gives a vague answer, ask follow-up questions like, "What exactly did you do?" or "How did you measure success?" Consulting interviewers value clarity and ownership.
• Provide actionable feedback: Don’t just point out issues but offer concrete suggestions for improvement. Highlight strengths to build confidence while addressing weaknesses with a clear path to improvement.
• Time the session: Think about the questions ahead of time and keep an eye on the clock. Fit interviews are typically short, so practice delivering polished answers in 2-3 minutes, with room for follow-ups.
• Test for depth: Consulting interviewers often dig deeper into answers. Simulate this by asking “why” or “how” questions to test the depth of their thinking and understanding of their own experiences.
• Adapt to the candidate's needs: Some people need help structuring their answers; others might struggle with tone or confidence. Adjust your focus based on where they need the most help.
• Create pressure: The real interview will be nerve-wracking. Try to simulate that by keeping the tone professional, limiting reassurances during the answers, and providing feedback only at the end.

I have recently created a Fit Interview Masterclass with 5 hours of content. Feel free to DM me for a 50% discount code for the program.

Cheers,

Florian

I’ve conducted over 1,000 real fit interviews across three consulting firms, including McKinsey.

Happy to practice with you—drop me a message.

Best,

Alberto