Start here 5 min readLast reviewed 23 October 2026Sample
What is a fit interview?
Introducing yourself, your achievement stories and your motivation — and why it matters as much as the case.
The fit interview is where the interviewer gets to know you: who you are, why this firm, and how you handle people and pressure. Many candidates are turned down here despite a strong case.
Three questions that keep coming
- Tell us about yourself (one to two minutes).
- Why consulting? And why us specifically?
- Tell us about a time you led a team or overcame a challenge.
Build your stories in advance
Prepare four to six stories from your studies and work, and write each in four parts: the situation, the challenge, what you did, and the result with numbers.
Key takeaways
- Fit matters as much as the case.
- Prepare 4–6 stories in four parts.
- End every story with a result in numbers.
Check your understanding
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