Behavioral interview tips. Wrong answers only. Fire away

Re-invited to interview at BCG but also want to cast a wide net and apply for Mck and Bain. However got rejected last year this time at the resume screen stage. I’ve changed firms since I last applied (to a well known boutique) - is this sufficient or am I still frozen?

Who is hiring? Or is everyone on a hiring freeze currently??

How is the interview process in csg? I did complete my first round on Saturday. Since it was weeknd last night I was drunk and had hell face next morning in interview. I answered simple questions with troubling face and interviewer didn't ask me more than 3 questions . I got call for managerial round discussion. I'm still wondering how I got cleared in first round. Anyone has any idea how the managerial round would be?

I have heard that MasterCard has started firing.. It could be a false news but not sure if it's true. Directors and VPs are at risk what I understand. Does anyone know a slight truth ? Also are they shifting office from Business Bay to building near IBM is that true ? I have been interviewed for Director level hence bit worried.

Small law firm in Westchester, NY looking to bring on 2 associates (1 litigation 1 transactional). having difficulty finding the right candidates and interested in engaging a recruiter. Just looking for some direction or recommendations. Appreciate any guidance- thank you,

Hello fishes, i am set to join Accenture as a Cloud Data Architect . However the Job Profile offered is Data Engineering -AM & job Family Group is Analytics and Insights. The JD shared during the interview says : Project Role Description : Assists with the data platform blueprint and design and Key responsibilities is a. Pre-sales and solution ownership of sales pursuits data analytics related services for cloud b. Own end to end RFP or RFI etc. Does it mean work is on presales only ?

I’m exhausted from interviewing and caseing 🥵

Hello, I'm a recent graduate with a Bachelors in Healthcare administration/ Management with 3 years of experience. Any advice as to where to apply for healthcare admin jobs in the Bay Area or Central valley. Looking to go into healthcare consulting as well. If anybody has any advice it would be very much appreciated thank you.

Hi Fishes,

How much time L&T Technologies Services takes to roll out offer after HR Discussions ?

Hello All - looking for links, resources , samples on interview prep/practice for sales , account management, partner management, practice management at FAANG companies like amazon, google, microsoft

What is the protocol with talking with recruiters? I'm not pre se looking to move right now but if something with more money and flexibility regarding location opens up then I'm not opposed.

Is it wrong to talk to them about possible opportunities?

Has anyone interviewed for a Data Scientist position at Facebook and have any advice on the coding and product sense interview?

Would any biglaw recruiters/HR be willing to give advice on a resume/CV? Undergrad senior looking for an entry paralegal role at an NYC biglaw firm, I would really appreciate any insight. Thanks!

Are any consulting case books on Amazon worth it, and if so which are they?

I just had two of the weirdest interview. I was interviewing for a payroll systems mgmt role and the first guy was a finance mgr and he didn't ask me anything. I basically interviewed him. The 2nd interviewer was the hr systems lead. She had read my resume and was super weirded out that my current role is the same as hers. I think she thought I was interviewing to replace her. She kept asking me what I would be doing. Like dude, do you not know why you are even interviewing me? Hard pass.

The maintenance contract on our 2017 440i is about to be up. We are looking at getting a porsche. 944 vs a 2008 cayman? Fun, low maintenance, not too ostentatious. What you do and why?

Why is this bowl so cold? 😀

Hello,

I am trying to see what is the average salary for a business analyst with a year experience in a medical device company. I am in the bay area.

I'm in Texas and its hot. Looking to get away for a few; does anyone have long weekend (3-4 day) trip recommendations? Ideally cooler climate & thinking more nature v. city.

Not sure if this is the right bowl to post but planning to travel to India in the next week. Holding a green card so i can come back to US and being an Indian citizen i can enter India as well.

Question - Any one recently made the trip to India?

What are the most attractive growth equity firms to work for as of Senior Associate/ VP (pay, culture, progression)?

Midlaw M&A/Corporate 6th year in LCOL city. Have potential opportunity to go in house for public fintech co. doing substantially similar work. Comp similar to what I make now, but vague on upside. Not necessarily ready to move (generally like my firm and group), but nervous my in-house marketability will decrease the longer I stay at a firm. Any thoughts appreciated.

Downtown Austin nice highrise apts? I hear good things about bowie and northshore. Stick to those two or any other good ones at that similar price pt

Hi Fishes,

how to create corporate NPS account in CTS registered with ICICI bank since Cognizant is not showing as registered in corporate name list ?

Hi Fishes,
Looking for opportunity as SAP BO developer with 5.8years of experience.Let me know if anything available at Kolkata /Bangalore.(No start ups please)

My accounting edge finance is not compatible with the new Mac OS. I do not need the $15/month subscription they offering as an upgrade since I’m a lone freelancer. I’ve always kept my own books and did my own taxes. Anyone else out there with a basic bookkeeping program recommendation for Mac would be appreciated.

Had an interview where they asked about salary. They asked what salary I was expecting and said that they pay 6 figure salary and I responded that I’d be happy with 6 figure salary. Would that mean they won’t offer me more than 100k?

Which would you rather? Internal at MBB or client-facing at Big 4/ACN?

I am not people person and having tough time as I am moving from 1 short project to other with no long term vision or goals . Every month new project new face and by the time I am settled , it’s time to move on . Have anyone had same experience and how do you deal with it

What are the perks and benefits working in GE Healthcare? Bangalore office..how are they in terms of pay scale?

Anyone use air table for PM? Looking for pros and cons. Thanks in advance!

Any consulting fish preparing for a PE exit willing to chat about prep and what to expect from the interview process?

Anyone have insights into the Tech M&A consulting practice at A&M?

Any book recommendations?

I was brought on a project to assist procurement and ap with their transition to new erp. However, I see many issues that get brought up to me in meetings around more strategy based work or process changes that are not in scope for my project. How would you go about trying to help in these areas without stepping on toes or interfering with other internal stakeholders. Part of me feels like the new erp system is causing more issues and you can make a bigger difference through people/process Chang

Lots of us are skilled at delivery but most sales books seem to focus on the pitch and closing... What are your best resources for learning to develop and nurture strong, lasting client relationships?

@Fish, at what salary did you stop worrying about price per pound of meat at the grocery store?

Best consulting firms to target for Supply Chain & Operations Strategy apart from MBB after graduating from MIT SCM

What are your book recommendations?

Tell me your client horror stories, I want to suffer today

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm

Recommendations for a keyboard? I’m quite illiterate in this topic, and I ordered a random one off Amazon and it’s quite noisy, and not very ergonomic

Why do they call it 60 minutes when their interviews are only 10 min long

Any book recommendations about human psychology / thought processes?

$60k difference between Redfin and Zillow on my house. Which is closer to true value or should I split the difference for a solid base?

What are the working hours at Big4 and MBB really like? I’m an OD consultant with 3 YOE working in private sector and enjoy the worklife balance but want more challenge in my work. I work in utilities and holy crap things move so slowly. How many hours are you clocking in? What’s your salary?

What is the best way for an IBM associate partner in North America to target an MD position in B4 ?

How do you explain low performance last year due to COVID and mental health to your new employer or another group in the same firm for internal transfer?

Anyone else get anxious about requesting PTO? I know it's so stupid to feel anxious about it but I still do.

What firms would you consider to be top tier for implementation?

Would be interested in rationale/rating criteria or niche/segment if you do have opinion or insight - can include PI, Tech, Ops, M&A, etc.