I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Rio de Janeiro) in Apr 2014
Interview
I went to a recruitment event and later applied to the PST. After the PST I was called to the first round of interviews: 3 interviews, one of them in English. The first two were Personal Experience Interviews followed by business cases, the last one was just the case. I didn't pass to the second round of interviews but I received a call with some feedback and tips for improving.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The PEI questions were the most difficult: Tell me about some situation in witch you disagreed with someone and Tell me about a project that you'd lead
I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Riyadh) in Apr 2026
Interview
The interview process at McKinsey was highly structured and challenging. It consisted of case interviews and personal experience interviews, where I was assessed on my problem-solving approach, analytical thinking, communication skills, and leadership experiences. The case interviews required me to structure ambiguous problems, analyse quantitative information, and provide clear recommendations, while the personal experience interviews focused on examples of my past achievements, teamwork, and ability to overcome challenges. Overall, the process was rigorous but provided valuable insight into the consulting problem-solving approach.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the key questions they asked me was a case interview question where I had to analyse a business problem, structure my approach, interpret data, and provide a recommendation. They also asked about my previous experiences, particularly situations where I demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (‘Ushayrah, Riyadh Province)
Interview
Rigorous but fair questions - mostly case based. Two sets of interviews x 2 rounds. You only get invited back for the afternoon if you pass the morning round. They expect a high degree of mental math and creativity. Worth prepping for standard case interview style questions, using frameworks but able to adapt them.
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Washington, DC)
Interview
Long process with little to no communication, good folks though. Not too difficult just time consuming. Pulled out after the first round as I lost interest, but appreciated the opportunity to interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Prior experience and what I wanted out of the role