Oliver Wyman Mock Interview

Practice 30 Oliver Wyman interview questions covering case frameworks, problem-solving, and consulting fit.

Question 16 of 30

In your opinion, what makes you a great problem solver?

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Oliver Wyman wants to know that you have a systematic approach to problem-solving. Consider the skills and qualities that help you successfully face problems, or get through a challenging project. Perhaps you have a keen eye for detail. Maybe you can see opportunity when others can only focus on the issue. Share your strengths as a problem solver, and your ability to come up with innovative solutions for your clients.

Strong problem solvers are:

- Systematic thinkers
- Open minded
- Okay with being wrong sometimes
- Always researching and exploring
- Able to identify the core problem
- Able to reverse engineer a challenge to avoid future issues
- Able to come up with multiple avenues that work well for all stakeholders
- Do-ers and not worriers

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I am a great problem solver because I can compartmentalize all aspects of a problem before studying it. I also like to bring more experienced team members in to add to the solution. I will never try to be a hero and solve a complicated problem without tapping into the resources around me."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I have been told that I am an excellent problem solver and I believe this is because I have a bit of an engineering mind. I can take the issue, work backward to solve it, and then use that resolution as a basis for avoiding the same issue on future projects. I am also a big-picture thinker which allows me to come up with various resolutions per problem."

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30Oliver Wyman Interview Questions & Answers

1.How would you explain the management consulting industry to someone who is unfamiliar?

2.Who are our clients at Oliver Wyman?

3.As a management consultant, who is your ideal client?

4.At Oliver Wyman we use leading-edge technology. Which management tools have you used in your career?

5.In your opinion, why do companies need consultants?

6.How do you keep up to date on the changes in our industry, from regulations to tech?

7.In consulting, much of your growth will come from feedback on client projects. How do you accept and implement feedback?

8.Who are the biggest competitors of Oliver Wyman, and how do we stand out from the rest?

9.Our best consultants continually grow and learn. What have you done to expand your knowledge in the past three months?

10.How would you make Oliver Wyman more profitable?

11.How do you exercise logic?

12.How do you learn the company culture of a new client, when taking on their project?

13.How do you manage the lifecycle of your projects, ensuring on-time deliverables, and deadlines?

14.What steps do you take when researching a new market or industry?

15.How do you react when your team misses a deadline?

16.In your opinion, what makes you a great problem solver?

17.How do you prioritize multiple projects when they all seem equally important?

18.What do you believe is the most important service we offer at Oliver Wyman?

19.Have you ever supervised or trained junior consultants?

20.Oliver Wyman works with clients across many industries. Which of our clients' industries interests you the most?

21.What do you think makes a good management consultant?

22.What will be the greatest challenges faced in this job? How will you overcome these challenges?

23.What have you done in the last few months to strengthen your professional network?

24.What do you believe are the most critical KPIs for a management consulting firm to consider?

25.What is the most challenging client issue you have faced this year? How did you overcome the situation?

26.Do you consider yourself a persuasive person?

27.What are the components of a successful, and effective, presentation?

28.How does a career in management consulting fulfill and satisfy you?

29.How can Oliver Wyman motivate you?

30.Tell me about a time that you had to collaborate with a colleague with whom you did not see eye-to-eye. How did you ensure that you got along well enough to make it a success?