McKinsey & Company Question - I’m being interviewed for a defense and security specialist position. What should I expect and is this different from the Associate track? Thanks!

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I’d ask in the main bowl if I were you. I’m sure you’d get a few responses from the non-Fed McKinsey folks who might have some insight.

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Good luck!

Interesting. Is this a new role for them? My understanding is that in the past McKinsey would just temporarily pull people from commercial as needed for occasional defense projects taking place in their very small federal practice.

I don’t know if it’s new. Thanks Deloitte 1. How come no one from McK has answered to provide some insight?

Because people are working or this bowl is not as popular as you think it is?

What bowl do you suggest?

Thanks!! What’s the main bowl? Is that the actual name?

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