Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Kearney as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Senior Business Analyst and Summer Internship rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Senior Business Analyst and Summer Internship roles were rated as the easiest.
Poor response from HR. I received an email that I would be getting 1st round interviews, and it took 2.5 months to actually schedule my interviews.
The interviews themselves were positive. The consultants are very nice and patient when giving the case.
I applied online. I interviewed at Kearney (Mailand) in Dec 2020
Interview
The overall interview process lasted 2.5 weeks and proceeded smooth and efficiently. I went through 5 different rounds: firstly, a fit "speed-date"; then, three business cases; finally, a blended (fit + business case) interview with the Italian Head Unit. The fit interview is detailed and deep-dives your past experiences. It tends to be more challenging than average fit interviews, but less intense than McKinsey's PEI. Business cases are tough and structured, and entail a relevant portion of estimates, and "hidden" market sizing exercises. Interviewers are kind and make you feel at your ease.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
FIT:
- why consulting?
- why Kearney?
- your favorite book?
- a leadership experience in a dysfunctional team?
- your key strengths?
- your key weaknesses?
- [...]
CASES TOPICS:
- Investment opportunity for a leading media company
- How many trains do operate on the green subway line in Milan?
- Market sizing in the Italian food & beverage industry
- Investment opportunity for a leading Italian pharmaceutical company
- Profitability issues for a major Italian airlines company
1st round - one 45 minute case interview and one 45 min behavioral interview. The behavioral interview had unique questions. Be ready to answer questions you've never thought of before.