Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Q5 as 40% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Senior Principal Consultant and Consultant rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Senior Principal Consultant and Analyst roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Q5 takes an average of 21 days when considering 5 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Analyst had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Consultant roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 28 days).
The interview process was extensive and included several rounds of interviews with a recruiter, team members, and Partners. It also included an online assessment from Arctic Shores. There was also a case interview during one of the interviews sessions, but they allowed you to work the case and then present your response.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to join a boutique consulting firm?
The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Q5 (Melbourne) in Jul 2025
Interview
A brief 15 minute intro call to discuss background and experience. However, decided not to progress me further as they had finalised another candidate for the role. But the interviewer was very polite and respectful.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Q5 (Sydney) in Feb 2024
Interview
Very kind team, a thorough process that seemed similar to consultant recruitment for a marketing role. Involved initial online testing before in-person interview with a ‘case’ in their Sydney office.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you have experience working with clients as other businesses?