McKinsey & Company Discussions

Is there any difference in the interview process (including evaluation) for generalist vs. specialist positions at McKinsey right now?

I was offered the option to interview for generalist or McKinsey Digital. I have a tech background but was still advised to interview for the generalist role. If interviewing for McKinsey Digital, are… more

How much does persona matter for my upcoming McKinsey interview (e.g., being to the point, unemotional, clean cut) vs. being natural self as more open/ friendly.

Does delaying my interview hurt my chances of getting an offer? Looking at how aggressively McKinsey is hiring, I’m afraid delaying interviews may put me at a disadvantage. On the flip side, I’m worki… more

McKinsey 🐟 - I cleared R1 interviews on Friday and the feedback I received was to have more Level 3 insights during the case in R2.

Can someone explain what this means?

I have an MS in finance with approximately 2 years of experience in the consulting. I’m being interviewed for experienced BA at McKinsey. Should I ask to be considered for an Associate position instea… more

What is happening over at BCG and McKinsey? Every other post is about people interviewing there! Sounds like a huge ramp up.

Any A/EM from Mckinsey want to chat? Thinking about applying but really curious on WLB, day to day responsibilities and project types in Toronto.

Tips for McKinsey case interviews? I haven't done math in forever

Does McKinsey hire folks with one year left on OPT? Will they relocate me overseas if I lose my last H1B attempt? Interviewing for a BA role.

How long does it take to prep for a McKinsey interview for BA role? I've been told 2 months but isn't that too much? I had a heads up that I will be receiving a call later this week to plan an… more

What’s a business analyst salary @ McKinsey - is it worth applying after being an analyst at a Big Bank for 2 years already ?

McKinsey phone interview pass rate?

Can anyone shed some light on McKinsey Digital, specifically the software engineering practice? Interviewing this week but not entirely sold on the position. Do they burn out their engineers the same… more

🐠 who’ve gone through the McKinsey experienced BA recruiting process/are at McK and familiar with the process - what advice do you have for the interviews/common modes of failure that you may have se… more

Friend is interviewing with McKinsey for an insights analyst position, anyone aware of what the case is like / tips for the interview process?

What does being invited to a McKinsey prescreen mean? Does that mean that I am getting an interview invite?

Currently a SC making 91k, going up for M in October/November and I have the opportunity to interview for McKinsey. However the position is the business analyst role, what range of comp could I could … more

I’ve heard McKinsey usually offers an experienced hire coaching session or mock interview with alumni but my recruiter didn’t mention this at all - would it be in appropriate to ask?

So I just started a new job at PwC as an SA (1 month in) and a McKinsey recruiter reached out about a consultant position in their digital practice. Should I go through the interview process? Is it un… more

McKinsey interviews: I’ve been prompted to take a “case assessment” prior to even beginning my official case interviews. Does anyone have insights on this? How, if at all, is it different than a typic… more

Have an upcoming interview with McKinsey in a few weeks. Strategy& contacted me for first round next week. Not sure if I should postpone Strategy& and focus on McKinsey now. Either way I’m not… more