This style of questioning tests your creativity and analytical skills as well as your ability to think through a problem. Here, you will be asked to explain what you would do if faced with a particular situation, and your interviewer will study how you think and process information. Organizations value your thought process along with your solution. Listen carefully to the scenario presented and ask questions that you think are necessary to solving the problem. Sometimes the best policy is to pause a moment or two before you answer. This will allow you time to organize your thoughts and choose your approach.
You are supposed to meet your boyfriend for dinner, but your manager asks you to stay late. What do you do, and can you give me a similar situation you have faced in the past? Obviously, a big asset you bring is your outstanding work ethic. Use this as an opportunity to express that you understand the hardships a career in Management Consulting (or another career) would involve, and that you anticipate it. Do not forget to provide an example of a time when you had to prioritize work above your personal life.
You are assigned to manage a team for a big project. You notice two out of four members are falling behind in their responsibilities. Describe how you would handle this situation and why. This is your chance to talk about your leadership experiences. Think back to how you dealt with a difficult member of the group, whether it was weekly emails, one-on-one meetings, responsibility outlines, etc. You could also describe how everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and as a good leader, you capitalized on the strengths of each team member.