McKinsey & Company McKinsey & Company I felt that some of my interviewers skipped few questions during the case interviews. It is normal or am I just over-analyzing? We spent ~ 30 mins on cases each.

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Normal. Our cases are modular, interviewer has discretion about what questions to use.

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You feel they skipped questions? Can you share an example? It’s a little odd to feel as if there’s a script for a case, but I can see how it might seem that way.

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McK cases aren’t linear in my experience

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If I remember correctly, one or two of my cases never even got to the traditional conclusion/recommendation question. I got the offer so I must have done well enough. At the time I thought I bombed as a result though

And sometimes you run out of time

Heard from the recruitment head at my office that she would almost always only go over 2 out of 4 Qs in the case! It was just her interviewing style and isn't too uncommon :)

Don't fret, rooting for you!!

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