I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (London, England) in Jan 2025
Interview
First Round: Solve, McKinsey Assessment Game - This round is a gamified cognitive ability test was used to evaluate me as a candidate. It simulates real-world consulting scenarios, requiring candidates to analyse problems, strategise, and make decisions under time pressure.
Second Round: Case Study & PEI - This round was used to assess my fit with the firm and evaluate their personal experiences, skills, and attributes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Brief me about the time when you showed adaptability & Flexibility.
Tell me about a time you were under pressure.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Princeton, NJ) in Feb 2026
Interview
Online interview with multiple people. The team is fairly friendly and overall good hiring process. Interview will get technical so make sure to study before hand for the interview. Good to understand the roles and requirements.
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (London, England)
Interview
Attended a interview day where lots of people came together and they put us in a room and asked us lots of questions and saw how we interacted. It was a bit stressful but nice to meet everyone.
3 rounds. First round is HR phone call. 2 case studies each in the second and third rounds. Each case study involves quantitative and qualitative analysis and lasts an hour.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you approach this case and perform basic math calculations on the case?