Kearney Interview Questions
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Associate Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Case Behavioral
The interview process involved 4 rounds in total. The first two rounds were with managers and were primarily focused on case study analysis. The subsequent two rounds also involved case studies, but also included questions to assess cultural fit within the company. It was quite thorough, exploring different industry sectors like aviation, media, and financial services. The fit interviews specifically looked into why I wanted to work at Kearney.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you identify the various sources of income for an international train service operating in the Middle East?
- What drives your desire to work with Kearney?
- Tell me about what motivates you to pursue this opportunity.
Kearney
Research Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
I had an interview with 3 consultants about the project. They asked about my fit for the role, why I was interested in Kearney and consulting, and why I was a good candidate. We discussed my data analysis skills and any direct experience I had with web crawling and big data handling. They also asked behavioral questions and did a resume walkthrough. Finally, there was a business case interview related to the project situation.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share the types of data you've worked with previously?
Kearney
Business Analyst Intern
Intern Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Case Behavioral
The interview process was quite unusual. It started with a pre-round call where I was given a mini-case, similar to the classic 'how many ping pong balls fit in an airplane' type. The first round was with someone who seemed inexperienced with case interviews. They presented a full case with three distinct questions upfront, each needing its own mini-framework. It felt like neither of us really knew what we were doing at that point, which was amusing. However, the HR aspect was notable. My first round occurred during the Maghreb athan prayer time in Ramadan, leading me to question if I'd still be considered for a second round. No feedback was provided, but I observed that others were being hired for the intern role via LinkedIn. I suspect they might have overestimated their intern needs for the rowaad program and then decided to stop communicating with candidates, which aligns with my friends' experiences.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Were there any basic personality questions asked, and did you encounter a public sector case study?
- How were the basic personality questions, and what was the public sector case about?
Kearney
Marketing Coordinator
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interviews were pretty laid back. Mostly, they asked about my past experience and threw in a few behavioral questions. Since the job is all about managing projects and people, the questions really focused on that. I spoke with several people, and ended up having around 5 interviews before they made me an offer.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe how you manage challenging stakeholders?
- Tell me about your previous experience in marketing.
- How do you approach managing relationships with different stakeholders on a project?
Kearney Interview Questions
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“Imagine a rope encircling the entire Earth. If you were to cut it, add one meter to its length, and rejoin it, how much higher would the new rope be from the ground?”
Read reports →“Could you estimate the yearly market size for dog food in Australia?”
Read reports →“What would be the price of a lunch in a corporate canteen in Milan?”
Read reports →“Regarding market sizing, what would be the ideal number of hospital beds required?”
Read reports →“Can you estimate the market size for drinks in an Eastern European country by 2030?”
Read report →“What can you interpret from the provided four graphs concerning the tourism industry?”
Read report →“Tell me if a bridge owned by a private company going bankrupt would help or hurt ferry traffic.”
Read report →“Can you identify the various sources of income for an international train service operating in the Middle East?”
Read report →“Could you provide a 99% confidence interval for a specific market approximation?”
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