Is it normal to have to interview with the client before being brought onto a project?

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Not normal but definitely not unheard of

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I'll echo Slalom's comment. I've only had to do it 3 times in the last 5 years.

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Id say when i was a consultant....i was interviewed about 33% of the time. Once i made mgr...i was never interviewed because i was usually on the initial pursuit team

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I love when I get interviewed. Gives me the choice of whether I want to deal with that client. If I don't, tank the interview!

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I have had to interview with two clients in the last year

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That's a good point M1, but doesn't that make you look bad...? I've never been interviewed for a project but I keep hearing about it and wasn't sure if it was a PwC thing or something.

Funny you mention this...I had to get interviewed by the client I'm starting on next week. Definitely isn't the norm, but it does happen sometimes

I have interviewed with clients in the past, yes

I have. Tend to feel the clients who do are incredibly cocky and arrogant though. Usually a good indication they will be difficult.

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