Any trips for a 30-45 min first call with a McKinsey recruiter for associate position? Currently have 6 yoe

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Hey I literally have the same YOE and just got an offer for the same position. Feel free to dm me if you want.

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I can only speak from personal experience but if a recruiter has already reached out for a call, it will mostly be a conversational interview focused on your past experiences, how you personally made an impact in the scenarios you discuss, and other general fit questions.

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- your career story (what you’ve done, what you hope to accomplish)
- why McKinsey
- questions for the recruiter

How did you get the call? Would you mind sharing your background?

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Yeah, the bar is pretty low here for this call in my experience. If they’re interested, it’s because you bring something to the table. Tell your story in a coherent fashion that makes your interest in McK clear, and reiterate the skills and accomplishments that have already gotten you here. Good luck!

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