Putnam Management Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Putnam.
Putnam
Associate Consultant Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
The first interview involved a 15-minute behavioral chat and a 30-minute case study about a PE firm deciding between two life science companies. The final round had a qual case, a quant case (both started with a 15-minute behavioral segment), and a behavioral interview with a principal, followed by a Q&A with a graduate. It was an interesting process meeting smart, driven people. Just make sure to give specific examples of your past experience in the sector if you have it, as it seems they look for this even in interns. The feedback after the 5 hours of interviews was pretty general and not very useful.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you interested in Putnam and the Life Sciences sector?
- Can you share an experience of teamwork?
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
Putnam
Consulting Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Technical Presentation
The interview process started with a 45-minute first round that included a short behavioral component and a case study. The second round, which was also 45 minutes, focused on a quantitative case, followed by another 45-minute qualitative case. There was also a 30-minute Q&A session with a past summer intern, and a final 45-minute behavioral interview. All case interviews were led by the interviewer, and the behavioral interviews were quite conversational, discussing points from my resume.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why did you apply to Putnam?
- What interests you about life sciences consulting?
Putnam
Associate Consultant
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Case Behavioral Other
First round was on-campus with one case question and behavioral questions. Second round had three interviews: first with 2 ACs (long case question and behavioral), second with Partner (very basic case question, more about behavior/fit), third with 1 AC (brainteasers).
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why are you interested in health care consulting?
Putnam Management Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Putnam interview reports.
“How many packs of Nicorette gum are sold in the US in January?”
Read reports →“Can you estimate the total track miles run in the US during January?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me the monthly cost of diabetes medication?”
Read reports →“Can you estimate the total number of cars in Boston?”
Read reports →“What is the daily coffee output of a coffee shop?”
Read report →“How would you estimate the market size for an Alzheimer's drug?”
Read report →“What is the potential revenue for a drug that reaches the market under two different regulatory approval scenarios?”
Read report →“What is the market potential for a drug, considering two different possible regulatory outcomes?”
Read report →“Can you estimate the number of emails sent daily at your college?”
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