I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Booz Allen Hamilton (McLean, VA) in Sep 2011
Interview
The hiring and interview process takes time. It is essential that you are prepared, have researched the Firm, know your strengths, and understand behavioral interviewing techniques. Do not underestimate the actual interview and be ready to talk with multiple people at various levels. Answer the question asked, and have examples to demonstrate your performance and achievements. Be personable and professional. You must have both functional expertise and political savvy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a situation where you had to handle a difficult client and how you resolved it.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Booz Allen Hamilton (McLean, VA) in Mar 2011
Interview
The interview process was somewhat long as it lasted around 2-3 hours long with multiple interviewers conducting round-robin interviews. The questions were straight-forward with some focused on career goals, functional expertise, and culture/fit. The Booz Allen Hamilton interviewers were polite and friendly, but seemed hurried.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you comfortable working in high-paced and sometimes unstructured environments?
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Booz Allen Hamilton (Herndon, VA) in May 2014
Interview
Phone interview with the recruiter and then was brought in to meet with a panel of 4 to walk through specific questions about my background and familiarity with project finance. Be prepared to walk through specific examples of how your previous work history makes you a good fit for the role you are interviewing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time you dealt with a difficult client and what do you do to handle people who are combative?