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    2-month process, including problem solving game, two HR screenings, interview training, a mock interview and two interviews with consultants. Process was quick from step to step but included many steps.

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    • Cases had multiple aspects - profitability being the core, with portions of market entry, risk mitigation, etc.   Answer Question

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      Associate Interview

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      I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company.

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      2 back to back one-on-one interview session with different consultants, all starts with a PEI and followed by a case. The interviewers will guide you in the process if you went into the wrong direction.

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      MBA Interview
      1st Round: 2 interviews; both structured as Personal Experience Interview and a business case.

      Final Round: 3 interviews; same structure

      Overall, interviewers (a combination of recruiters, consultants, and partners) were friendly and straightforward.

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      Associate Interview

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      Pretty clear case and PEI interview combination. Had to talk in depth about personal experience and do some case math. Cases ranged from mining to retail to banking, but overall not too bad.

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      Associate Interview

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      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company.

      Interview

      First round had two back-to-back 1h interviews and final round had three. Each interview consists of a 15min personal experience interview and 30min case interview. The interviewers were all very helpful and supportive. They are more than willing to share their experience with you and guide you through the case.

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      Associate Interview

      Anonymous Interview Candidate
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      Applied online, had a game before receiving the interview. The 1st round interview was conversational, interviewers were nice and supportive. The interview included a case and a personal experience story.

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      Associate Interview

      Anonymous Employee
      Accepted Offer
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      Average Interview

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      I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company in September 2020.

      Interview

      Excellent interview experience! I had 2 case interviews in the first round and 3 case interviews in the final round. The format was very standard. The interviewers were all super friendly and supportive, and they made me feel much less stressful during the interview.

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      Associate Interview

      Anonymous Interview Candidate in Boston, MA (US)
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      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Boston, MA (US)) in September 2020.

      Interview

      You are asked to solve case questions, for which there are many online study resources. You are also asked PEI questions, which ask you to tell a story which displays your employable skills. There are two rounds. If you pass the first, you go through to the second, after which they may choose to make you an offer.

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      • Tell me about a time when you were on a team that had a conflict that was keeping it from achieving its objective.   Answer Question

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      Associate Interview

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      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company in September 2020.

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      Submitted application. Before interview, someone reached out to help with casing 2 rounds of case interviews. First round two people PEI+Case about 2hrs total. Second round 3 people, all in the local office higher up (AP and Partners).

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      • They ask a lot of questions that are "Tell me a story about a time you faced a tough situation with a..." . The PEI section on the website is actually pretty accurate   Answer Question

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      Associate Interview

      Anonymous Employee in New York, NY (US)
      Accepted Offer
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      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (New York, NY (US)) in August 2020.

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      Final round mostly about PEI, though there were 5 cases total in the entire 2 rounds of interviews. Important to be very solid on the math but not fast. Better in second round because interview with home office.

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