Hi! Thinking of applying to McKinsey. Any advice? Or things I should know about culture etc.?

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

It's also harder to get into than Harvard, I think you can bond with them on that.

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Happy to field any questions you have OP!

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^ burner means email (create a gmail account) not a phone number. I’d delete if it’s your personal!!!

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Why? McKinsey is easier to get into than Harvard

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OP, man these people are no help. I wish someone would actually provide some valuable advice here when folks like us need it.

I’d probably start with networking and talking to McKinsey folk about their work and culture. LinkedIn Premium is worth the ~$30/month.

If you’re lucky enough to get an interview, prepare yourself.

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Post a burner OP - happy to answer Qs if helpful if you’d prefer to ask them offline

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I heard a few people at a recent event talk about some of the work they do and how they’re investing at my alma mater so I figured may be worth a try. It’s not the only one on my radar. Just the one that I perceive as having the cache that Deloitte would not be enough

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OK thanks MK1 and MK2. Burner is 202.695.2742

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@PL1 I actually thought it was an IP address :/

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Use the website fully to learn about our interviewer led format and PEI. Make sure to craft your stories before hand and have 3-4 stories ready to tell with specific callouts for the characteristics we list online

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😩😩😩 sheesh

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McK1 & 2 - hope you don’t mind if I do as well? 🙏🏽

erikmtao@gmail.com

Thank you in advance :)

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Hey McK2, what’s your burner? Just got an offer but have more questions- thanks :)

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@Mckinsey 1 and 2, any advice on interview prep? Would really appreciate it 😊

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Thank you! Appreciate the prompt response. I've attended a couple Webex sessions as well - very helpful.
Thanks!

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Have you heard of the saying beggars can’t be choosers ?

McK is a fantastic company - but curious why so narrow on your pick?

First get the offer...duh..

It’s a google voice number ... not my real number lol

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