Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at McKinsey & Company with 4.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Consultant roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at McKinsey & Company overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at McKinsey & Company as a Consultant according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 21%
One on one interview: 16%
IQ intelligence test: 16%
Other: 11%
Presentation: 11%
Personality test: 11%
Phone interview: 5%
Group panel interview: 5%
Background check: 5%
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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