25 Consulting Interview Questions: Case & Behavioral

25 Consulting Interview Questions: Case Study & Behavioral

Management consulting interviews at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain test case study problem-solving, personal experiences, and analytical thinking. Here's the definitive preparation guide.

Case Study Questions (10)

1. "Your client's profits dropped 20% — diagnose and fix" — Profitability framework
2. "Should this PE firm acquire a restaurant chain?" — M&A evaluation
3. "How many gas stations are in the US?" — Market sizing
4. "A hospital wants to reduce wait times — how?" — Operations
5. "A telecom company wants to enter a new market — should they?" — Market entry
6. "Evaluate this startup's business model" — Growth strategy
7. "Our client's market share is declining — why?" — Competitive analysis
8. "Design a pricing strategy for a new SaaS product" — Pricing
9. "A bank wants to improve customer retention" — Customer strategy
10. "Estimate the market size for electric vehicles in India" — Market sizing

PEI / Behavioral (10)

McKinsey PEI focuses on three dimensions: personal impact, entrepreneurial drive, and inclusive leadership.

1. "Tell me about a time you led a team through ambiguity"
2. "Describe your most significant achievement"
3. "Tell me about a time you influenced without authority"
4. "How do you handle a team member who's underperforming?"
5. "Describe a time you challenged the status quo"
6. "Tell me about managing multiple stakeholders"
7. "How do you approach a problem you've never seen before?"
8. "Describe building something from scratch"
9. "Tell me about yourself"
10. "Why consulting?"

Fit Questions (5)

1. "Why McKinsey/BCG/Bain specifically?"
2. "What other firms are you interviewing with?"
3. "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
4. "What office do you prefer and why?"
5. "Any questions for us?"