@kettle-telescopeSep 3, 2026
For me it was answering too fast before actually structuring the problem.
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@RoyalManor1833September 2, 2026United States
What is the number 1 thing people get wrong in interviews?
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What is the number 1 thing people get wrong in interviews?
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How detailed should your 'why consulting' answer actually be?
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My why consulting answer is getting kinda long because I try to explain the work, learning, people, and why now. It sounds fine on paper but in an int it starts feeling rehearsed. How much detail do you actually need before it becomes too much?
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Can you ask the interviewer to repeat a long case prompt?
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Sometimes the opening prompt has so many details that I miss one while taking notes. I know I can ask clarifying questions, but asking them to repeat part of the prompt feels a bit awkward. Is that completely fine, or should you be able to capture everything the first time?
Sep 3, 2026United States
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Mayank G.Coach
Mayank G.CoachYes. Asking for part of a long prompt to be repeated is completely reasonable, especially if a key detail affects the structure.
My interview is in 2 days, what should I focus on?
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My interview is in 2 days. What should I focus on?
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