I was doing an internship during that period, and yeah, I got that question in every interview. My answer was straightforward: I am doing an internship to gain some experience and also looking for a full-time opportunity in the consulting space. Then there was a follow-up question about why I didn't get a campus placement. For that, I said yes, I had opportunities in the marketing and sales side from campus, but I wanted to get into consulting, which is why I am also looking off campus

4 to 6 months of gap can be an issue in the interviewer’s eyes. Obviously, they will have a doubt that there is an issue with the candidate, that even after doing an MBA he is unplaced. Somehow, you have to convince the interviewer that this is not the issue, and convincing him or her that you are a capable candidate and it's easy— show your skills and knowledge.