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Topic Name: Difference for BTO Experienced Hire Interviewing?
Message Name: Background
Date Posted: 03/20/2006
In Reply To: Hi, all -- I'm scheduled to interview for a BTO position soon. I am an experienced hire who was contacted by a McK recruiter. I have been (over)prepping for my case interviews and my PEI. A couple of good friends are recommending I chill out since the recruiter contacted me (as opposed to me being a fresh applicant off the web/street). My question for McK employees: is the interviewing process different in any way for an experienced hire a recruiter has referred to the firm? I'm guessing the overall structure is still the same - PEI and cases, but I really want to know what is the focus from the firm's perspective - are they looking to validate the work I've said I've performed? Are they looking to see the softer stuff - like leadership qualities, solid client experience, potential to bring in that client, and so on? Or is it just exactly the same as if it were a fresh candidate out of campus recruiting. What I'm really trying to get at is - is any level of skill or analytic ability presumed for experienced hires? Lastly, if anyone can provide good advice on the interviewing process, I would be grateful. Specifically, stuff that no one ever tells you about until after the fact... stuff that is never written anywhere... :) Thanks in advance!
Message: Hi, Can u please tell me a little bit about your background and if you have an MBA. I am interested in BTO as well and plan to apply in the next few months. Thanks.

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