Booz Allen Hamilton Consultant/Senior Consultant interview questions

The process was fast. I had an interview scheduled the day after my first phone conversation with a recruiter. The recruiter was pretty aggressive on the phone and tried to get an idea of what kind of salary I was looking for and why I was leaving my current job, which is pretty standard. I was then given 24 hours to fill in fairly detailed information about my history for their background check, so it is a good idea to have that info handy if you think you will be getting an interview. I interviewed with four employees, moving from one office to the next every 30 minutes. The first interviewer started off by verifying some of the technical skills listed on my resume. This went quickly because I answered the questions directly and specifically and then elaborated to show that I really knew what I was talking about. I have since been involved in interviews of other technical candidates, and when they give high level or general answers to technical questions, not only is it frustrating for the interviewer, there is very little chance an offer will be extended. After those few technical questions, the majority of the interview process focused on my personality and how well I would fit in with the team. I had an offer that same night.

BAH had a very quick interview process. It was decently organized, but very cold and reflected the size of their company. You definitely felt like another number. When I showed up to check in they didn't even have record that I should be there that day, which isn't a good first impression for a potential employee. After an initial phone interview they bring you for a 1:1 interview with 3 managers you would be working with, each of which have a different focus (skills, personality, past experience, thought leadership, etc.).