McKinsey & Company Hi all! I’m preparing for upcoming McK interviews and have reviewed the materials on the website, but had a few questions re. PEI. Would anyone who has interviewed or is / was at McKinsey & Company be open to sharing their experience and answering a few questions I have?

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