I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Chicago, IL) in Sep 2013
Interview
Round 1:
- PST which you need to work quickly through
- 2 breakout sessions that were sort of useful
Round 2:
- Regional interview with a lot of preparation material and advice provided by McKinsey.
- The 2 interviewers are an associate and an engagement manager
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mostly covered in the other reviews.
They don't seem to go as in depth as I imagined. I suppose they look more at problem solving skills than actual ideas.
I applied through university. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Cambridge, MA)
Interview
they let you prep for cases and do what the book says. this is only a question of how hard you prepared. then they take the people one by one and repeat again and again. sometimes the people who give you interviews have been there for less time than 1 yr
I applied through university. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Gurgaon, Haryana)
Interview
The selection process is rigorous and highly competitive, involving multiple rounds of case interviews along with a personality assessment. Candidates are evaluated not only on their problem-solving and analytical abilities but also on their communication, leadership potential, and overall fit with the organization’s values and culture. The process is designed to identify high achievers who have demonstrated consistent excellence throughout their academic and professional journeys, maintaining strong performance over time rather than relying on isolated accomplishments.”
The interview is structured exactly as the preparation materials describe, i.e. personal fit and case. All interviewers were friendly and supportive. After each interview round I received helpful feedback. The cases are not easy but fair.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions regarding the case. Interviewer will led the case though