Mckinsey Exits

Any resources, templates, best practices to create a value creation plan or 100-day plan for portco? This is my first time building a value creation plan and doing take home assignment for PE ops.

Do all recruiters ask for rating?

Is there a solid exit comp thread anywhere? Trying to understand typical base and TC ranges people have gotten recently

US based. Do we have a non-compete? Who are the competitors on the non-compete list?

Interviewing with a bank and they are asking the above, plus details on notice / garden leave, and differed payment… more

Do people generally keep their health insurance for the 3 months post-Mckinsey, then use the termination of coverage as a qualifying event to enroll in their new employer’s insurance?

Tenured Asc/New EMs, how’s the job search going? Has there been an increase in job opening (it seems so). How’s your experience especially if you are recruiting for Tech?

Those who are recruiting full time, what does your day look like? How do you spend your time on recruiting efforts and other recreational activities?

Does anyone know anything about the Linkedin bizops team?

Any APs / Ps exiting into B2C tech / platform tech companies or startups and looking to hire? I’m interested in BizOps leadership / CoS roles, have 9 YoE (3 YoE at the firm), and have spent the last y… more

Has anyone had success applying through McKinsey search scoop / job openings?

How do we feel about Chief of Staff roles at pre-IPO (IPO seems soon, still high growth, and relatively stable) as an exit for a 2+ ASC?

Got a targeted reach out. (The exec is McK, b-school, and undergrad alum)

Looks like rec… more

any tips on overcoming interview pressure? My search ended, so feeling extra urgency, but despite my efforts feel it is starting to affect my performance even when very well prepared.

How did you overc… more

Thanks for your collective wisdom in advance.

How would you go about getting references for a role if you're not yet on search?

Mid tenured EM if relevant, definitely leaving but kept it on the down… more

Are FAANG hiring folks at the AP and Partner levels?

Any insight on C3? Has anyone joined there recently?

Thinking of taking a gap year before recruiting. Will doing so materially affect my chances?

Anyone left recently for Meta? Any perspective on joining at this time?

2+5 ASC up for designation in mid year but just received an offer for 288K TC with amazing wlb. Should I take it or wait for designation?

Anyone been through to familiar with the Microsoft Corporate Strategy interview process and willing to share tips/details/what to expect/type of questions?

Also would appreciate any views on the cultur… more

Thoughts on offer?

Background: 1+1 ASC (non-NA), 6 YOE, post-MBA

Offer: operations in PE portco, TC 200k in California

Overall 10-15% salary increment

Was inexperienced (first few interviews) when doing … more

How do you structure your answer to " Why this company?" I talked about culture and interest in the industry but got dinged due to lack of motivation to join. Looking for frameworks y'al… more

Only seem to be getting interviews from Startups 😭

What do you all think about a chief of staff exit for a startup for an expert EM? Has equity but decent pay cut.

Was rejected after a final round ~1 month ago. Now, a new position opened up at the same company and I’d like to apply for it.

Best way to flag to the recruiting team to stand out? I got to know them … more

Anyone interested in practicing interviews together? ASC going for manager level role in tech.

Is it definitely a bad sign if you haven’t heard back 1 week after an interview…

As an experienced hire SBA should I be exiting to a manager title role and above?

Joined a new role in FAANg and Microsoft reached out with a better role and +1 level. I would love to explore but just relocated here and if selected, will need to return sign on bonus + relocation

If you had the choice, which role would you go for and why:

Corporate Strategy in tech
Corporate Strategy in industrials
Corporate Strategy in Banking/Capital Markets
Product Management/Strategy in Tec… more

How have you navigated concerns / strong ratings when asked? Always feel like I’m going to get rejected if I’m not distinctive

Feeling a bit discouraged - I declined my first offer ~1 month ago because the role was close to what I wanted, but not ideal. I failed to convert two other late-stage opportunities around that same time which I … more

Folks who have been through the Google interview process, can you please share tips on how best to prepare? Anything that surprised you? For S&O.

When is the right time to give notice after accepting an offer?

Recently accepted an offer with start date 4 weeks from now. Background check has cleared (was only a criminal background check) and sha… more

Any alums here dissatisfied with the first job after McK and looking to make a change in the first year? I’m in this boat and would like to talk to folks to figure out how they’re thinking of this tra… more

What is the salary of AP and Partner in Singapore currently? Left to be partner in another firm and considering return to region switch for personal reasons

Anyone exit to Vitol and have input/can share about their experience?

Anyone know how to get offer of employment letter?