For those who have gone through Mck First Round/Final Round - could you talk about how the interview took place? I am a bit worried as it might be hard to connect with the interviewer when the process is not in-person. Did you have a phone call or a Zoom call with video, and did it feel awkward? Thanks for your help!

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Definitely not just the case. PEI is also critically important.

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It’ll be zoom. I had my first round (3 years ago) on video too because I was a non target. You’ll be fine - I’ve done interviews for McK on zoom and people who stand out stand out regardless of the format. You can still gauge someone’s personality over video!

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That’s great to hear - thank you!

Thanks all. I am definitely aware of what it takes to do well and get an offer. Moreso just a question regarding format - whether it will be a phone call or video. Appreciate the insight

It’ll be zoom

We did it on zoom. I had no issue forming a good connection with my interviewers. Just smile and be animated.

And just turn up your energy level/enthusiasm to one degree higher than your normal level and you’re fine - for the case in particular during the initial listening/recap phase as well as during clarifying questions. Also do this for opening conversations, and play it by ear for PEI (figure out the type of interviewer you have).

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