Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at McKinsey & Company with 4.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Consultant roles take an average of 41 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at McKinsey & Company overall takes an average of 38 days.
Common stages of the interview process at McKinsey & Company as a Consultant according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
IQ intelligence test: 17%
Skills test: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
Personality test: 17%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Toronto, ON)
Interview
Was interviewing after deciding to make a career switch. I have a professional degree and was more than qualified. Didn't buy it, were not receptive. The interview process is very stiff.
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
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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]
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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.
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Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Behavioral questions - There are only 4 PEIs which are listed in their career prep site