Consulting Interview: How to Respond to TOP 28 Personal Experience Interview Questions

By Martha Gage

Personal Experience Interview (PEI) is the most underestimated part of the whole recruiting process at any of the top consulting firms, making up ~50% of the candidate's overall evaluation. Proper preparation can make all the difference when it comes to interviews.

This book collects a treasure trove of tips and tricks that will ensure you will have everything you need to look and act your best and get the job you are targeting. It just takes a little preparation on your part based on the provided information and you'll be able to ace any interview.

You will find a list of preparation facts and tips to help you answer PEI questions and impress your interviewer. Besides, you will get to know about common mistakes you can avoid if you keep a level head on your shoulders.

Also, you'll discover detailed instructions on how to answer TOP 28 PEI questions, focused on five key themes:

• Leading others;
• Managing a team conflict;
• Managing a personal conflict;
• Influencing others;
• Overcoming challenges.

Know how to stand out from the crowd of job applicants!

Read it thoroughly and become closer to your target!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Martha Gage
• Release date: May 14, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201081867

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Consulting Interview

How to Respond to TOP 28 Personal Experience Interview Questions

Martha Gage

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Table Of Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1 – Preparation Facts and Tips

Chapter 2 – Mistakes to avoid

Chapter 3 – Question Themes

Leading others

1. 'In what specific ways do you motivate your team members?'

2. 'Two employees have left before the deadline of a large and important project. How would you change your leadership style and tactics to meet the upcoming deadline?'

3. 'How would you describe your leadership style?'

4. 'Tell me about a time an idea of yours improved efficiency or the overall workplace environment in some way. How did you ensure proper implementation of this plan?'

5. 'Tell me about a time you took the lead in a team project. What was the outcome of the project?'

6. 'How do you make decisions about the compensation of team members?'

Managing a Team conflict

1. 'Have you ever had a team member who kept raising objections during projects?'

2. 'What is your preferred approach for helping employees to mediate/resolve a conflict?'

3. 'Tell me about a time you worked in a team and had to manage a conflict.'

4. 'How would you advise a team member who complained about a coworker’s behavior?'

5. 'How would you react if a coworker blamed you for something that wasn’t entirely your fault (example, missing a deadline) during a meeting?'

6. 'You’ve noticed that a team member is arrogant or aggressive toward the rest of the team. How would you approach this person?'

Managing a personal conflict

1. 'Tell me about a time when you had an issue with a co-worker.'

2. 'Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.'

3. 'Are there any

Reviews for Consulting Interview

[Garik Chigs · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very concise and helpful. Great tips examples used to clarify the questions.