Tips for Q&A Section in Job Interviews

Introduction

• Speaker: Kent Investi
• Background: Ex-BCG consultant, ex-Googler, founder of RocketBlocks
• Purpose: Discuss important aspects of the Q&A section at the end of job interviews
• Importance: Last impression & opportunity to interact informally

Importance of the Q&A Section

• Duration: Last 5-7 minutes of the interview
• Importance: Final impression on the interviewer
• Opportunity: Interact in a less rigid format

Key Tips for Q&A Section

Bonus Tip: Always Have Questions Prepared

• Never end without questions
• Red flag: No questions may show disinterest in company, role, or industry
• Preparation: Always have insightful questions ready

Tip 1: Ask Specific, Well-Thought-Out Questions

• Avoid generic questions (e.g., Does McKinsey have a technology practice?)
• Rule of thumb: If answerable in less than 5 minutes online, it’s not a good question
• Example:
  • Bad: Does BCG have a digital group?
  • Good: How do BCG's digital group and technology practice interact, and what are the future plans for these groups?

Tip 2: Ask Genuine Questions

• Follow genuine interests for unique questions
• Benefits:
  • New, lesser-asked questions
  • Demonstrates true interest
  • Brings natural excitement and positive energy
• Example:
  • Bad: Generic question about popular groups
  • Good: Culture maintenance between competing firms (e.g., How does Bain sustain its engaging culture through its office-centric model?)

Tip 3: Listen and Follow Up

• Importance of listening actively
• Don’t just think of the next question while the interviewer is answering
• Follow up on interesting points to deepen discussion
• Creates a dialogue-like interaction

Additional Advice: Create a List of Firing-Up Questions

• Ensure the questions excite you more about the firm and career path
• This combines all previous tips: Specific, genuine, and follow-up questions

Conclusion

• Recap: Importance of Q&A session and key tips
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• Closing: Thank viewers and invite them to upcoming videos