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Updated Apr 22, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted Apr 22, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in McLean, VA (took 2 weeks)
There was first a phone interview, followed by a flyout to interview with four employees of the firm. They didn't ask me any trick questions. I knew beforehand that I would be a good fit, so I just told them my "story", basically how my education, interests and experience fit well with the position that I was interviewing for. No case study questions. One piece of advice that I would offer is that, during the interview, people should clarify whether they are being hired for a particular project or to build up "bench strength".
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I Applied Online.
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Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted Feb 29, 2012 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2012 in McLean, VA (took 4+ weeks)
Interview was the group speed dating style that other reviewers have mentioned. I had a very positive experience, both other candidates and recruiters were friendly. Three different interviewers, one on consulting skills, one on functional skills, and one on leadership skills. I thought the questions were straightforward and fair. Heard back a week later and was told that they would give me the decision in another two weeks. I received an offer the day they said they would get back to me, which I appreciated.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.
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Technology Consulting Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted Feb 9, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in McLean, VA (took 5 months)
Multiple 1:1 interviews with 7 different managers, principals, and VPs. The process began in March and took 5 months to complete. It then took 2 more months to be on-boarded. While I appreciate the need for thorough, collaborative assessments of senior applicants, I was disappointed with the 7 month duration, combined with an offer that was 37% less than my previous salary.
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There was no negotiation. It was take it or leave it. Not very satisfied by that, but given the length of the interviewing process, I couldn't afford to say no.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted Jan 12, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 in McLean, VA (took a day)
I videoconferenced with three employees of the company. We discussed my resume, my experiences, and my personality for a while. Eventually the conversation moved on to life at Booz Allen. I didn't have to answer any technical questions or anything like that. We ended up talking for about an hour. All in all, a pretty easy and enjoyable interview. I was shocked when the followup phone call (an hour later!) was about a job offer, not to schedule the next interview.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted Jan 3, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in McLean, VA (took 2+ weeks)
Interview process began with a phone screen from the recruiter. General questions about my skills, background and what I am looking for. Next step was a writing sample. I was emailed the case and had 1 hour to complete and resend back to the recruiter. After the writing sample I was asked to come in for a group interview during this process it was like speed dating. I interviewed with 5 people, one at a time. All candidates were in one room and each had a desk. The interviewers came to my table and we talked for about 20 min each. Then there was a 30 min social at the end with all candidates and interviewers.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted Nov 21, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in McLean, VA (took 2 months)
Phone interview with HR point of contact that was overly general and elementary and reinforced the fact that the person had not read my CV - nor did they understand first hand what the skill set was for the role that I was applying for. Second touch point was a timed writing assessment for which I never heard any feedback on, so I'm not sure why that was a requirement. Third step was filling out an e-application for which they had incorrectly logged my email into the system and therefore we had continuous issues with getting the app accepted. Fourth step was a group interview session which was interesting, if you like interviewing (which I do). However - it wasn't really explained well in terms of the logic behind it to the group and a lot of other candidates that were there were clearly confused. Two weeks after that step - I received a call from the HR person to check in to get my feedback and to say that they would be back in touch with me within a week. Three weeks pass with me doing a lot of calling and status checks. I then had another group interview (with a smaller set of people) where I was informally told that I was good to go/in - but then nothing. I finally get a call back after leaving many follow-up voicemails/emails from HR who said that they were showing my resume around to other groups, as well as going to check in with the group that I had originally applied to and would call within a day or so. Another week passes - more emails from my side - and finally I get a call back from the same HR person who said that "after careful consideration - my skill set did not match what they had available at that time, but that I should feel free to apply to other positions there that I might be interested in... " Huh?
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Consultant I at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted Oct 20, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in McLean, VA (took 2 weeks)
The interview process is fairly quick here. First a recruiter contacts you if they feel that your resume is a good fit for the position. It usually last a hour long. Depending on your recruiter, he or she may prepare you for the next step during the phone interview which is an on-site interview. The on-site interview occurs in the Mclean headquarters. It consited of three interviews with associates from the firm all from different capabilities. You speak to each for about thirty minutes about your background and why you want to work at BAH. It is very conversational and nothing difficult is asked. Within a week, the recruiter called me with an offer.
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No negotiating. Try your hardest to negotiate because they will low ball you.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Strategic Communications Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted Oct 2, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in McLean, VA (took 1 week)
You start w/a basic phone screening that asked about your background, skills and interests. Next, you complete a timed one-hour writing assessment. You're able to select one out of about 5 scenarios. The in-person consisted of 3 30 min interviews assessing leadership, consulting and functional skills.
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I gladly accepted what they offered.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Level III Research Intern at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted Oct 2, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in McLean, VA (took a day)
The interview process was very quick. I should have taken it as a sign that the experience would not be such a good idea.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Senior Human Capital Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted Sep 20, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in McLean, VA (took 2 days)
Like most of the interviews described here, the process was pretty straight forward and designed in a round robin style. There were four interviewers and each had an allotted time of 30 minutes to come in and speak with me. In my opinion, it was pretty smooth...no behavioral questions or "tell me about a time". Instead rather it was pretty much explain to me what you've done and how that can contribute to the team we're hiring for. Additionally, my interviewers wanted to make sure that you were a good match. For example, if you're not interesting in workforce planning and that's their main project type then obviously it wouldn't be a good match. The best advice I can offer is to (1) know your resume, and (2) ask lots of questions.
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I was able to negotiate. During the initial phone interview, the recruiter asked about my range. I gave a $5K range, however that was before I did my research. During the offer phone call I mentioned I had done my research and asked if I could change my range. She was very receptive to me changing it and even said she would negotiate on my behalf...to which she did! Thus, I got exactly what I was looking for!
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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