Kearney Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 79 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Kearney.
Kearney
Consultant
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Case Behavioral
The interview process started with a CV phase and a math test, which was in-person and on paper. After that, there were two interviews with consultants focusing on behavior and cases. Finally, there were two more interviews with partners, also covering behavior and cases. It's a tough process, but you can manage if you're ready.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What motivated your decision to pursue consulting?
- What makes you want to work for Kearney?
Kearney
Consultant
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Group Onsite Recruiter call
Interview formats
Case Group Behavioral
The interview process included a first round group case interview where I had to estimate sales for a product for one year and suggest ways to improve it. The second interview was a one-on-one case interview that lasted two hours. I was given a document with over 10 pages to analyze and propose solutions. Finally, there was a behavioral interview.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me why you are interested in Kearney and the role of a consultant?
- What alternative career path would you consider if not consulting?
Kearney
Consultant
Senior Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
The interview process involved two 45-minute interviews with different managers. Each interview began with about 10 minutes discussing motivation and company culture, followed by a 25-minute business case, and ended with 10 minutes for the candidate's questions.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What motivates you to work in consulting?
- What are your reasons for being interested in the Middle East market?
- Why are you specifically interested in Kearney?
Kearney Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Kearney interview reports.
“Which of the listed countries is not part of the Schengen area?”
Read reports →“How many tennis balls can you fit in a swimming pool?”
Read reports →“Could you estimate the number of laundry washers sold in Shanghai?”
Read reports →“Can you estimate the number of street lights in a city of your choice?”
Read reports →“What if all canvas companies were private, how would that affect your market estimation for canvas in Portugal?”
Read report →“Could you estimate the market size for canvas in Portugal, assuming you're on a plane and can't reach out for information?”
Read report →“A toy company wants to expand internationally; which country do you suggest they expand to?”
Read report →“Given that no company would share data, how would you proceed with estimating the market for canvas in Portugal?”
Read report →“Can you suggest a market entry strategy for an automobile manufacturer?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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