S22E12: The Interview Question That Kills Offers | Consulting Unpacked

February 11 · 8 min · Season 22 · Episode 12 · 6.4 MB

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Work–life balance is one of the most common concerns candidates have about consulting.

It’s also one of the fastest ways to quietly take yourself out of the running.

In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae explains why asking about work–life balance in an interview sends the wrong signal – and what firms are actually optimizing for instead.

Inside this episode:

What firms really manage to (hint: it’s not balance)
What interviewers hear when you ask about workload
How to frame smarter end-of-interview questions that protect your candidacy

This is a mindset shift you need early – not after you’ve already missed your shot.

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