What is the hiring process at A T Kearney?

The hiring process at AT Kearney is multifaceted and can include multiple phone screenings and interview rounds, as well as an assessment exercise such as a case study.

AT Kearney has three main steps in its application process: Resume and cover letter screening, first-round interviews, and second-round interviews. The entire hiring process can take anywhere from one to two months, depending on the position.

Application Process

These steps outline the typical process. However, the exact process can vary based on location and role. It can be really helpful to ask your HR contact if they can provide more details on your specific interview track. Generally, your first step in the hiring process is nailing your resume and cover letter.

The recruiter is looking for specific things on your application, including problem-solving and leadership skills. To optimize your documents, check out our free guides for consulting resumes and cover letters. In certain situations, you may also be asked to take a standardized logic or reasoning test early in the application process.

Phone Screening:

The first phone screening is with a recruiter from AT Kearney and involves a deep dive into your resume, qualifications, and interest in working at AT Kerney. The second phone screening is usually done with one or more of the hiring managers and is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the position and the team you would be working with.

Assessment Test

If the phone screenings go well, the next step is an assessment test. This usually involves completing a case study. You may be asked to write up a report of your findings and to present this information at some point during your on-site interview.

To help prepare for your assessment test, we recommend a Case example: promotional planning (AT Kearney website) and AT Kearney case book (AT Kearney practice cases). These resources can help you to get a sense of what candidate-led case interviews are like and how much time and effort is expected of you.

Case Presentation

In addition to case interviews and behavioral interviews, which are both common for consulting firms, AT Kearney also sometimes uses case presentations. Below are a few details that are typical for AT Kearney's case presentations:

• 1-hour to review materials and prepare a PPT presentation

• 10-minute presentation in front of interviewers

• QA with interviewers at the end

Interview Sessions:

Candidates that do well on the assessment test are invited to come in for a full or half-day interview process. The interview sessions include a mixture of one-on-one and group panels.

• Fit questions. These are generic questions such as "Why consulting?" or "Why AT Kearney?".

• Personal Experience Interview (PEI) questions. These are questions such as "Tell me about a time when you led a team through a difficult situation." Or "Tell me about a time when you had to manage a team conflict."

Common AT Kearney's interview questions:

• Why AT Kearney?

• Why consulting?

• Walk me through your resume.

• Tell me about something not on your resume

• Tell me about your greatest accomplishment

• Describe a time when you led a team through a difficult situation

• Tell me about a time when you worked in a team and had to manage a conflict

• Tell me about a time when you had a disagreement with a colleague/boss

• Tell me about a time when you had to change someone's / a group's mind

• Tell me about a time when you overcame a really difficult challenge