Prepare for the fit interview as seriously as the case
Consulting firms score the fit interview against defined criteria, and McKinsey assesses its Personal Experience Interview on specific dimensions. A strong case doesn’t make up for a weak fit round. This masterclass teaches you how fit answers are evaluated, which questions to expect, and how to build stories that hold up under follow-up questions. It has 27 video lessons, about 5 hours in total, with sample answers for every question type.
What’s inside
- Setting the stage: what a fit interview is, the 3 hidden tests, the evaluation and scoring criteria, and the right mindset
- Key question types, with sample answers: resume-based, simple fit, skill-based, stories and traits, unusual formats, and questions for the interviewer
- Communication and delivery: storytelling and communication templates, body language, and communication style
- Becoming a top-tier candidate: preparing answers in advance, difficult and unexpected questions, nerves and rapport, and common mistakes
- McKinsey PEI deep dive: how McKinsey assesses its dimensions and how to build stories that survive the follow-ups
- Practice: how to rehearse fit with peers and get feedback that improves your answers
The masterclass teaches the fit preparation Dr. Florian Smeritschnig uses with his coaching clients.
Who it’s for
Candidates at any level, for any consulting firm, who have prepared for the case but not yet for fit.
How to work through it
- Watch the two free Start Here lessons and the Setting the Stage section.
- Before the question-type lessons, write down the experiences you’d want to talk about: projects, leadership roles, setbacks, and moments you changed someone’s mind.
- After each question-type lesson, draft your own answer before moving on. Use the sample answers as a model, not a script.
- Rehearse out loud with the communication lessons, ideally with a practice partner.
- If McKinsey is on your list, finish with the PEI deep dive and prepare stories for each dimension.
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