Interview Tips

Before and after the process

The application process is a bilateral evaluation: We are sizing you up while you are sizing us up. We recognize that you have other options, and you recognize that we do as well. We of course, have the first decision to make, but you have the final call on where you begin your career. Our mutual objective once you have an offer is to help you make the best choice for you.

You need to help us achieve this objective by using the process to gather information in support of your decision.

In the weeks before the interview:

• Catch up on business news. Read the Wall Street Journal and other new business newspapers. If you don’t already know basic economic facts, learn them.
• Take some time to learn about the consulting industry. Understand the differences between consulting firms.
• As with your college selection process, you should get to know the institutions you are interested in before applying for admission. Our alumni and this website are among the best ways to learn about Novantas. To understand more about the content of our work, access the Thought Leadership section of the site and download selected articles and multimedia. Do the same with our competitors so you understand the difference in work approach and content.
• Read about and practice case interview techniques.
• Think through how you will respond to “tell me about yourself.”

After the interview:

• Ask the greeter for the interviewer’s email address; send a one line thanks.
• Make sure the greeter has your correct contact information and the best times to contact you in the next few days.
• Ask yourself if you learned what you need to know about the Firm. If you were offered a position tomorrow, what kinds of questions might you have? Use email to follow up with your interviewer or greeter to address your questions.