McKinsey & Company I just went through the first round interviews at McKinsey for an analyst role - 2 PEI, 1 TEI, and case. The PEI/TEI part of the interview went very well, however the case was extremely brutal. How important is the case in a McKinsey interview, and should i even expect to hear back? McKinsey & Company

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You’re competing against 50-100 of the smartest candidates on the consulting market. Everything matters.

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This is a good take, it comes to the tiniest of factors competing at this level.

What do you mean by nerves getting the better of you?

It's not unheard of for people who trip up a little bit to go through to the final round or even get hired; you just need to show you can a) stay cool and b) recover from the mistake.

The miscalculation/missing some small part of a framework won't write you off straight away; a pattern of mistakes or looking frazzled will.

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Good insights yall!

Well it is McKinsey, so I would say very important.

Definitely a holistic process, but yes - cases do matter very much

Casing is how we draw evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving, beyond what’s listed on the resume or behavioral questioning. In short, they’re important.

Start your application to Bain or BCG like yesterday

Have any of you McK'rs ever move forward someone who's rationale/problem solving was solid, but had nerves get the best of them?

No it’s not

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Honest answer - the case is incredibly crucial and usually if you pass you hear that day or the next business day (may be further delayed due to holidays if applicable). It sounds like to pass, you would have to have done phenomenal in all sections and okay for the case

What is TEI?

Non-core consulting technical roles

How is the case ? What do they ask

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