Meeting with CEO of small firm for an interview in 2 weeks. Aside from short and long term strategy, what would you consider "next level" questions?

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“What’s my role look like in two - three years?”

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“How many golf balls could you fit in a 747?"

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What’s the role?

Management consultant. Pretty broad role tbh (I presume like any other MC)

Depending on how small, ask to see the books.

What do you like most / least about the culture here

Industry perspectives, agnostic of company strategy

Discuss the strategy for competing versus MBB and Big4. Why should a client take a risk on the small firm, what’s the special sauce?

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