Day 7: How to Prepare for an Interview Like a Top Consultant
Series: How to Crack a Job Interview – Day 7 of 21
Before a consultant walks into a client meeting, they’ve already spent hours dissecting the client’s business, industry, and goals.
That’s exactly how you need to approach your interview.
Great interview prep isn’t just about you — it’s about knowing them.
🧩 The Consultant-Style Prep Framework:
Understand the Company
What’s their core business model?
What are their top products/services?
Recent news, funding, acquisitions, or leadership changes?
Use LinkedIn, company websites, annual reports, and Google News.
Know the Industry Landscape
Who are their competitors?
What trends or disruptions are they facing?
Any new regulations, technologies, or macro factors?
Consultants always have this context — and interviewers love when candidates do too.
Study the Role Like a Job Designer
What problem is this role hired to solve?
What does success look like in 3, 6, 12 months?
Which of your past wins best demonstrate you're up for the challenge?
🧠 Deep Dive Bonus: Interview the Interviewer
List questions to ask that show insight:
“How does this team measure success?”
“What’s the biggest challenge the person in this role will face in the first 90 days?”
“How does this role collaborate across departments?”
These are questions a consultant would ask. Now, so do you.
📌 Quick Checklist Before the Interview:
Googled the company and read at least one news article
Checked Glassdoor or AmbitionBox for interview insights
Studied the job description and highlighted 3 core responsibilities
Prepared STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) stories for those
Researched the interviewer(s) on LinkedIn
Prepared 3 smart questions to ask