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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Helsinki, Southern Finland
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Helsinki, Southern Finland)
Quite a long process, multiple weeks for the whole process. First passed intelligence testing game, a week after interview was scheduled, but it was scheduled to be a month later. During the time we had practise "lessons". They called about the 1st interview the next day, after which it took around 2 weeks before the 2nd interview.
- Very structured interview. First we talked for 5 min, then we made a case (~35min), and then had a Personal Experience Interview. For the last part it was told beforehand what I need to tell them.
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Ciudad de Mexico
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Ciudad de Mexico)
It consisted in one full day of different interviews with different consultants. and 1 live prompt challenge to lastly present it to all the consultants. What worked was to have a scheduled agenda ahead to have a general overview of those sessions and prepare a bit more for them.
- I don't remember all the questions, since like I explained above, there were different interviews. But I can share that some were focused on team collaboration, others in leadership. And the most challenging and uncertain of how to tackle was the design prompt channel. Because is too opened and they don't really share what they are seeking for or expecting from you for that prompt challenge. Also since it is live right there, it is a bit biased in my opinion, you don't really get to know how a person works and thinks until you work on a real scenario.
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Anonymous Interview Candidate in London, England
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (London, England)
2 rounds of PEI and and 2 rounds of case interview asking your job challenges and when someone disagrees with you. Case interview are based on revenue-cost-profit regarding certain industry
- how do you persuade someone who disagrees with you
Anonymous Employee in Doha
I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Doha)
Standard application process involving the Solve game, followed by two first round interviews with engagement managers and two final round interviews with partners - all involved case studies and personal fit. Mix of public and private sector cases
- Describe a time when you worked with someone who had an opposing opinion
Anonymous Interview Candidate in São Paulo, São Paulo
I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (São Paulo, São Paulo) in Jun 2023
São 3 entrevistas sendo uma delas em inglês com o objetivo de resolver "problem cases" como exemplo de uma rotina na empresa. Além disso, é preciso realizar um mini game prévio antes da etapa de entrevistas em si
- É pedido que você conte alguma história que seja importante para o seu desenvolvimento, sendo uma dessas histórias em inglês
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company
The interview went smoothly and the interviewer was nice. He asked about generic behavioral questions and we went to the case. The case was difficult but overall it was ok.
- Tell me about a time when you displayed teamwork.
Anonymous Employee in Lisbon, Lisbon District
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Lisbon, Lisbon District)
The interview process is very hard and thorough. The secret to be selected is that your interviewer needs to be able to see that you are Partner material, he needs to see that in a few years we are highly likely to be promoted to Partner
- Can you give an estimate of the number of gas stations in Portugal?
Anonymous Interview Candidate in London, England
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (London, England)
It was Good. It was very good. I need to describe it in 30 words, so a few more and here we go. It was also interesting, but fast-paced. I hope you have a good day, and good luck!
- Tell me about a time...
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company
The interview process consisted of multiple (3-4) interview rounds, plus quizzes and tests, for an assistant position. Felt it was unnecessary to have that many hoops to jump through for what is usually considered an entry level position
- Asked generic multitasking questions and whether I had prior experience as an executive assistant.
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Bratislava
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Bratislava)
I recently went through McKinsey's revamped interview process. It included AI-assisted screening, interactive case simulations, assessments of emotional intelligence, cultural fit evaluation, and in-depth discussions on ethics and leadership. It was a rigorous and thought-provoking experience.
- Where do you see yourself in five years
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Drugs Test: 6.06%
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