I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Jersey City, NJ) in May 2026
Interview
5 total interviews
2 in first round 3 in the final round
firstly a screening call followed by a hackerank test
the interviews were a bit diffcult but fun and engaging
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (New Delhi)
Interview
The interview process was disappointing and did not meet expectations. I was informed to prepare for technical questions, so I spent considerable time preparing accordingly. However, the actual interview was largely a casual discussion about my background—where and why I pursued my B.Tech, how I got into the college (including my JEE rank), and my career motivations. Only around five minutes were spent discussing my actual skills and the unique value (USP) I bring in my current organization. There were no technical questions or case discussions, which made it hard to showcase my expertise.
Despite the positive tone of the conversation, I received a rejection without any clear reasoning or constructive feedback. The process felt opaque, lacking fairness and transparency, leaving candidates without any insight on how to improve for future opportunities. For a firm of McKinsey’s stature, I expected a more structured and skill-focused evaluation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Where did you do your B.Tech, why, and how did you get into the college?
Q: Tell me about your current work.
HR response quickly, very professional about feedback and questions. All the interviewer are professional, but the interview process could be stressful, especially dealing with the case part of the interview