Application Process & Interviews at McGrathNicol

Several interviews with different managers, directors and partners.

I'm pretty sure that there was an online general IQ-type quiz prior to my interview, but I'm not 100% sure on that one. I then had one interview with a Partner and Senior Consultant before being offered the job.

I thought they were pretty standard. Nothing out of the ordinary. I was pleased that when the interview process commenced that the two interviews were close together and the offer came shortly after that. It felt like they progressed as a faster than usual rate which did not leave you hanging.

Similar to other top firms.

Through recruiter, one interview, no assessments -> very easy

It involved a written application, psychisometric testing, a video submission and then in-person interview. Each step was very accessible and the team were extremely friendly and welcoming along the way.

The interview process was impacted by COVID for me and involved multiple calls and zoom interviews, in becoming a Grad this was largely through my experience as an intern and there was no formal process following that.

No real curve-ball questions (not like an IB interview where you may be expected to answer technical questions). The interviews wanted to know about myself, my studies, interests, why McGrathNicol.

I don't remember anything specific but I'm sure there was something about challenges I've overcome in the past. It was generally pretty basic interview questions - no curve balls or specific knowledge-based questions.

Knowledge of the industry? Practical questions (scenario based) What are my general hobbies? Why I would like to work in the industry?

The questions I was asked in my interviews were appropriate for my job placement. One of my questions was what I thought I would be doing on a day-to-day basis, and asked specifically about my thoughts and now what I could find on the internet. Some questions were definitely thought provoking and allowed me to express myself properly.

University marks and coding languages I know.

Standard questions about passions and experience, particularly in a team setting. Also what my ideal workplace would look like which was a refreshing question to hear.

Can't remember

- Interests - Why Restructuring was appealing - Strengths and Weakness,

Don't stress - no one expects you to know everything about consulting or the firm before you arrive for the interview so just be confident in yourself and don't overthink it.

Understand the firm's different service lines and what we do! Look for any recent engagements the firm has been involved in, particularly any stories in the AFR. You will be told ahead of time who your interviewers are and I recommend doing some research on them so you're familiar. Finally, a bit cliche' but just be yourself- everyone's very friendly and my interview felt less formal and more conversational.

Make sure you do your background research and be prepared with some questions of your own for particularly interesting appointments that can be found on our website. The team do like being asked about their work and we are proud of it.

Read about the firm, check out past engagements, brush up knowledge on the general department you are seeking to be employed in.

Be yourself, be friendly and demonstrate that you're up for a challenge and excited to learn new things. It's mostly about enthusiasm and being an effective team member.

Just talk normally

I think being aware of the work that we do is important. Restructuring is a somewhat niche field and having some understanding of Why the work is appealing/engaging to you is important.