Behavioral / Fit Interviews
How can I tell if my behavioral answer is too long?
I've built detailed stories for McKinsey and want to reuse them for BCG and Bain, but I know those fit sections can feel shorter. Instead of following a rigid time limit, how can I tell from the interviewer whether I need to speed up or cut the answer?
Ian’s Answer
It depends.How is your interviewer reacting?Are they fidgeting? Looking away? Appear distracted/bored? You're talking for too long and not getting to the point? If that's not that case, carry on!This is all different based on the interviewer. You need to treat this like you would any conversation/interaction with anyone!Ultimately, you want to answer the question in a calorie-dense way. I.e. As concise, direct, clear, etc. as possible.
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