HELP! I have a phone screening Interview with McKinsey in an hour. If they ask me my salary expectations what is a good answer? This is for an implementation role but I’m not sure what position I believe it’s consultant.

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They don’t ask

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Awesome thanks for confirming! I’ve had consulting companies ask me for an estimate during a phone screening so that threw me off since I wasn’t expecting that question. Thanks again!

Here’s a number with absolutely zero context: 175k. Pad whatever you actually want by 20%.

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I feel like you should have researched this before an hour before your interview

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The best answer would be, without knowing the scope of the position it is difficult to give an estimate.
Don't give the number first, let them come to you with a number.

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If it’s a lateral move from B4, should be around 50% more than your current salary.

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Thank you for this info!!

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