AlixPartners Director interview questions

Process. 1. Screening interview with HR to assess background, aspirations & potential cultural fit. 2. Interview with partner (head of area most likes to join) 3. 5 hours of written tests comprising: A. Timed Verbal reasoning & numeracy B. Timed Linear sequencing - ie. What letter comes next in the following sequence. C. Timed Abstract sequencing (what comes next in a series of shapes & lines) D. 30min competency based interview with occupational psychologist E. Psychometric test focussed on your behaviours in a work environment (not timed) F. Psychometric test focussed on more personal / general behaviours. (Not timed) Timed tests give you a certain amount of time (eg. 12 mins) to do as many questions as possible. Then you are allowed to complete the rest of the test. I guess this is designed to assess your accuracy under pressure. Personally I think accuracy trumps speed - so recommend you go at your own pace. Step 4. Further interviews with senior partners subject to test results. Nb. Approx 2-3 weeks between stages.

4 phone interviews, 4 in-person interviews (one day in Detroit area headquarters), assessment (including aptitude test and personality text), final video interview. Combination of subject matter expert interviews, general consulting skills interviews, fit interviews. Very friendly and knowledgeable interviewers. They were very accurate in describing the culture and work life of the firm.