L.E.K. Consulting Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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L.E.K. Consulting
Summer Associate
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Case Behavioral Presentation
We had two case interviews, each lasting 45 minutes. They verbally gave us the info, but no exhibits. Before and after the cases, they asked some behavioral questions like 'tell me about yourself,' 'why LEK,' 'why consulting,' and a couple of 'Tell me About a Time' questions.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What motivates your interest in LEK?
- What draws you to the consulting field?
L.E.K. Consulting
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Group
It's usually 3 rounds. Round 1 is HR, asking about your interest in consulting, why not finance, and specifically why LEK. They'll also ask about company culture and your fit. It ends with a 5-min guesstimate. Round 2 is more HR and case solving, but the cases aren't standard like profitability or market entry, they're different. This one's 30-45 mins. The last round is all about whether you're workable for the company. If you don't mess up badly, you'll likely get an offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Estimate the number of popcorns sold in 10 theaters across NY, LA, Miami, and California.
L.E.K. Consulting
Associate
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Case Behavioral
Applied via a university recruiter. The first round had two 30-minute case interviews (market sizing and break-even analysis) with an associate and a consultant. There were also very basic behavioral questions. The second and final round involved three 30-minute case interviews, all with partners or a manager. These cases were simpler than the first round, with more math calculations and more general business strategy brainstorming. More time was dedicated to introductions and behavioral questions. I felt I performed well on the cases and with the interviewers, but ultimately did not receive an offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is the market size of the boating industry?
L.E.K. Consulting Associate Interview Questions
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“What is the market size, in terms of both volume and revenue, for the US residential and commercial flooring market?”
Read reports →“If you were to possess the only dinosaur egg in the world, how would you value the egg?”
Read reports →“What is the revenue potential of a plot of land if used as a car park compared to being used for a block of flats?”
Read reports →“Given that NAFTA was enacted 15 years ago and Mexico was about to enter as a competitor, what actions should a US-based sugar manufacturing company have taken?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on a non-profit, mission-driven hospital selling to a private hospital chain for $4 billion?”
Read report →“If a grocery store is thinking about adding a bakery, what are the things that need to be considered?”
Read report →“A U.S. sugar processor faces increased competition from Mexican sugar processors after NAFTA. What would you advise them to do?”
Read report →“Consider a video game manufacturer. Should they expand into the computer parts market? What are the key considerations for this decision?”
Read report →“Considering the client is developing cannabis patches for pain relief while also selling opioid medications, should they proceed with the patch development?”
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