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Mckinsey Exits

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  1. Analyst

    McKinsey & Company I am hoping for an exit into tech. However, despite meeting all basic and preferred job qualifications, my resume has been turned down multiple times in initial screening. What coul...

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  2. works at McKinsey & Company

    Former BA here, considering a return to the firm. I’ve been working at AI start ups since leaving. What’s life like at the firm now? How hard is it to get staffed? How is lifestyle on studies now? How...

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  3. works at McKinsey & Company

    Has anyone interviewed for Agent Strategist roles at early-stage startups? Curious what to expect.

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  4. works at McKinsey & Company

    Ex-McKinsey EM, week 1 as a Director at a SaaS company. My hiring manager was let go before I started, my projects got absorbed by a peer who won't hand them off, the SVP is hands off, and a new VP jo...

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  5. works at McKinsey & Company

    How important are ratings for PE ops exits? I just had a rough study and worried I won’t get a 4/5…besides this 1 short study, I’ve been exceeding expectations on most dimensions

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  6. works at McKinsey & Company

    current McK AP - getting an offer of around INR 4 crore with a Big 4 as a Partner . This is total comp which would include variable component. Is it worth it? I have heard mixed reviews on comp number...

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  7. works at McKinsey & Company

    Hiring manager gone right before my start date - what should I expect? Accepted an offer in tech last week (EM first exit, Director-level, signed offer, start date in 2 weeks). Just got word that my h...

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  8. works at McKinsey & Company

    Any insight into Citadel GQS COO team? Would love some perspective on the WLB (NYC team), interview process, etc!

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  9. Business Analyst

    Are labor market tests for PERM for Big Tech successful these days? Current company submitted perm 4 months ago and priority date is current these days. Got an offer at Google but unsure if safe to mo...

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  10. works at McKinsey & Company

    Comrades, how do I make EM as efficiently as possible so I can exit? I’m a standalone ASC and now need to solve for step up opportunities to EM. Key sponsors have left so I’m seriously questioning i...

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  11. works at McKinsey & Company

    I have put in my resignation today. Can anyone help me understand what I should make sure to take with me before I leave, and what benefits are typically available after departure? For example: contin...

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  12. Senior Engagement Manager

    In terms of levelling in fin svcs, what is the equivalent/lateral role for senior manager business analysis at capital one at issuers/banks like Citi, JPMC and the networks e.g., AmEx, Mastercard?

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  13. works at McKinsey & Company

    Why the comps in the Consumer Experience Ops team in Google/Youtube are so low?

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  14. works at McKinsey & Company

    Left McKinsey recently for a job and just landed another dream role. How do I navigate this situation, if anyone has had similar experience. Can I please DM you, would love to get some guidance.

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  15. works at McKinsey & Company

    Sr Manager pricing ops / chief of staff vs. keep recruiting — what would you do? Ex-MBB (pricing + GTM focus), top MBA, took a sabbatical in 2025. Now recruiting for senior pricing/BizOps roles in tec...

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  16. works at McKinsey & Company

    How much higher have folks been able to negotiate job offers? And which lever do you usually pull? > Base (how much higher?) > Equity (how much higher?) > Sign-on bonus (do you ask for one if not orig...

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  17. works at McKinsey & Company

    Did anyone here declare search and then not find a job within the search period? Not worried about making ends meet without pay for 2-3 months, but what about about questions on resume gap? Tenured EM...

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  18. Engagement Manager

    Former EM, exited to Strategy role in Financial Services ~6 months ago. $260K TC in HCOL - low end, but I was going to make it work for flexible lifestyle and expected 40-45 hours. Hours are more like...

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  19. works at McKinsey & Company

    APs and tenured EMs - when you left the firm, what sources did you use to find opportunities? Interested in what’s most common/helpful (executive search firms, McK Ps/SPs making introductions, outreac...

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  20. works at McKinsey & Company
    First time poster

    Need help evaluating the offer - Senior Pricing Strategy in Tier 2 $1B revenue tech company Salary: $229k base + $25k/year equity + $0 bonus = $254k TC Hybrid in SF Ex-MBB EM (BA -> M7 MBA -> Associ...

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