Employers ask in-depth consulting questions to assess your industry knowledge, work style and ability to manage relevant challenges:
- Describe how you would explain a complex or technical issue to a client.
- What skills or behaviors do you believe a consultant needs to be successful in this industry?
- What do you believe are the most significant issues facing this industry?
- Give me an example of a company in the industry and a problem they face. How would you help solve that problem?
- Describe your process when researching a company or industry.
- What industry trends are you following closely, and why?
- What important ethical considerations must a consultant make?
- Tell me about a time when you faced an ethical dilemma as a consultant.
- Tell me about a time when you led a team through a challenge.
- Tell me about a time when you had to work with a difficult client on a project engagement.
- Describe a time when you disagreed with a supervisor or colleague. How did you resolve the situation?
- Can you walk me through a recent project you completed? What did you achieve, and what parts of the process went well? Is there anything you would have changed?
- Tell me about how you handle working with multiple clients or multiple projects at the same time.
