Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at McKinsey & Company with 4.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Consultant roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at McKinsey & Company overall takes an average of 39 days.
Common stages of the interview process at McKinsey & Company as a Consultant according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 36%
IQ intelligence test: 18%
Phone interview: 18%
Presentation: 9%
Background check: 9%
Personality test: 9%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company
Interview
The hiring process starts off with a written exam; 1 hour long, 30 to 40 multiple choice type questions over 3 to 4 different consulting project-like case study. If you pass it, there are 4 to 6 interviews each with one partner from the firm (I do not know the exact number because it varies with a candidate). The interview is usually 1 hour to 1.5 hour long; it consists of case interview (you can google what it is, it is all over internet) as well as past experience interview (college, job, etc).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There is no single question that is difficult. Case interviews are sometimes tricky, so you might want to get yourself prepared
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Ciudad de Mexico)
Interview
Interview process was really great, all interviewers were friendly and professional. Started with a phone screen, then two case interview rounds with a partner and a senior associate, followed by a final round covering fit and problem-solving skills
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to influence someone without formal authority
It was a one-to-one interview with a consultant. It's a typical case study. The experience was traumatizing. I know my answers weren't great, the consultant was elegant and didn't bother to hide his boredom.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the most difficult situation you have encountered in the workplace? What did you do about it?
Had 2 rounds. First was a virtual interview with 2 sessions back-to-back. One case and one PEI in each. Second was a final in person round, with 3 sessions back-to-back with one case and one PEI each.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Behavioral questions - There are only 4 PEIs which are listed in their career prep site