Simon-Kucher Management Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Simon-Kucher
Associate Consultant Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Case Presentation Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved one initial round and then three more rounds for the final stage. The first round was pretty standard for consulting interviews. However, the final round had some unusual case studies, including a few brain teasers, charts with data that I hadn't seen before, and really unconventional business problems. They really wanted to see how well you could think mathematically and pull out insights from the data. These final round interviews were pretty tough to get ready for, not like the usual case interviews.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share your experience from your first job, which was at a fast-food restaurant?
- Tell me about your initial employment experience in a fast-food setting.
- Could you describe your first role, especially if it was in the fast-food sector?
Simon-Kucher
Consulting Intern
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Case Behavioral
You'll start with an online assessment that includes math problems. The first stage is a case study and behavioral questions with a consultant. Then, you'll have a second round with three different partners, involving three case/behavioral interviews. The difficulty of the final round really depends on the partners you meet, and it can be pretty tough conceptually.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you influenced your team?
Simon-Kucher
Associate Consultant
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
Had 2 interviews, each lasting an hour. The interviews were pretty chill, felt more like a chat. The first was a Personal Fit interview. I had to prep a slide beforehand and was asked about why I chose Simon Kucher and my strengths. They really wanted to know about feedback from past internships. The second interview was a Case Study. The first part was about pricing and super numerical, involving a lot of mental math. The second part was a go-to-market case where I had to look at some charts. Then I got to ask my questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What positive and negative feedback have you received in your previous internships?
- What pricing strategies are you familiar with?
Simon-Kucher Management Consultant Interview Questions
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“What is the amount of olive oil consumed in Italy in one year?”
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Read reports →“Can you estimate the market for tires in Italy in the past year?”
Read reports →“Could you estimate the revenue a cab driver might earn on a Friday?”
Read reports →“Imagine you're the last person on Earth with a dinosaur, what would you do?”
Read report →“What would be your pricing for this shampoo bottle and what's your reasoning?”
Read report →“What single question would you ask one of two guards, where one always lies and one always tells the truth, to determine which of two doors hides a treasure chest?”
Read report →“Regarding the market launch of a new SUV, where the first-year production capacity is less than the demand, what would you recommend?”
Read report →“Can you draw a graph showing the highs and lows of your life?”
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