The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Los Angeles, CA) in Aug 2024
Interview
Interview process was two stages as well as a diagnostic test preceding those online interviews. First interview was with one Mckinsey employee and final interview was 3 hours with 3 separate employees ranging in experience/level. Each was structured with behavioral stage at beginning and then case interview at end.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can't remember the exact wording but along these lines: Tell me about a time you had to resolve a conflict in a team setting.
Gave assessment. Waiting 1st round. But, here the assessment and resume are scored together to reach next round. Might take 1-3 weeks for invite. Assessment has only 20% - 30% weightage.
The recruiter was great! 2 rounds of 5 interviews, first was 2 associates, second was 3 partners. My first round, the interviewers spoke absolutely broken English and made it extremely difficult to understand what they are trying to say. My second interviewer was extremely rude as well. Honestly comes down to who interviews you and the case selection that will determine your fate
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (San Francisco, CA)
Interview
Interview was a straightforward case study, and a McKinsey-specific Personal Experience Interview. This was difficult but I was able to prepare, so it was not too challenging after preparation. The team was very kind throughout the process and I was able to request information on the interview style ahead of time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a challenge and how you overcame it?