General consulting

Our general consulting interviews are conducted by consultants, so right away, you will meet the colleagues you could soon be working alongside. Typically, the process consists of two or three rounds of behavioral and case interviews that give you a chance to show us your consultancy skills through simulated real-life exercises. Depending on the role, you may also be asked to complete an additional competency assessment piece.

Specialists

After screening, the recruitment process for specialty roles usually consists of three rounds of interviews. Depending on the role, the process may include a behavioral interview, case study interview, and technical and functional competency assessments.

Internal roles

Interviews for our internal roles can vary between positions, seniority, and locations. Generally, they consist of two to three behavioral interviews with colleagues in the same team or an adjacent team that is hiring. If relevant to the position you are applying for, you may be asked to complete an additional competency assessment.

Our interview style

Kearney’s interview process blends behavioral and case interviews to get a glimpse of who you are and to best assess your analytical skills and the way you approach a problem. Let’s break down the two types of interviews:

The behavioral interview. Think of this as a classic get-to-know-you conversation where you share your past experiences—the setting, people, and influences shaping your decisions. And, of course, we are curious about who you are—your purpose, passions, interests, personality and more. We want you to hear about what makes you uniquely you.

The case interview. Our case interviews ask our consulting and specialist candidates to provide a solution to a new challenge. Problem-solving will be a key part of your work, and we need to understand how you think and approach some real-world, less-than-perfect circumstances. Most importantly, we are more interested in the solution that you truly believe is best, not the one you think we want to hear.

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