Questions to Ask

Questions to Ask
1. What makes Monitor stand out from other consulting firms?
Expect to hear a lot about “pushing frontiers” and “customization.”
2. What expansion plans does Monitor have in the near future?
Monitor has grown at light-speed pace in the last several years. Since the
firm is a lover of new office development, interviewers blush with delight at
the sound of this question.
3. To what extent does Monitor still apply Michael Porter’s concepts? Which
other academics do you see as major contributors now?
You’ll likely hear that Monitor was built on Porter’s ideas, but is also
connected with academics including Michael Jensen, Barry Nalebuff, Chris
Argyris and Jeffrey Rayport.
4. Why do consultants at various levels of their careers at Monitor share the
title “consultant?”
As one insider reveals, “Monitor does not always think MBAs are a good
value for their money.” Indeed, undergrads are often more eager to learn new
and practical consulting concepts; perhaps more importantly, they are willing
to work for much less money. Egalitarianism of title therefore comes as no
surprise.
5. What does it take to be an outstanding consultant at Monitor?
Permit your interviewer to rattle off a top twenty list as you catch your breath.
6. Tell me more about the professional training that Monitor provides.
Monitor’s recently revamped training program has been called everything
from “illustrative” to “exceptional.” The firm has bragging rights on this
subject. You’ll likely get the run-down of Monitor’s five training modules,
which all consultants are required to take.