McKinsey & Company Reviews

Pros

Wonderful people, supportive environment, great development opportunities and really interesting work

Cons

Intense hours - but worth it

Pros

- amazing people and a uniquely caring performance culture - unmatched growth trajectory - be challenged and grow fast - work on incredibly interesting problems of huge scale - non-hierarchical working environment - c-level client access from day one - global pool of incredible experts ready to take your call

Cons

- long hours - travel (great at first but can become tiring if staffed outside of home office and travelling weekly)

Pros

Learning: no where else do you grow every day and continually get better. Impact: biggest projects/problems in the world. They won't all be that, but on average you do incredible work. People: 90% of those around you are impressive - get used to feeling like a hiring mistake!

Cons

Lack of control: client first (which is great) It's about the Firm, not you: people engage McK for the brand, not for the people. Personal brand building is seen as a no-no, and it means when you leave your access to opportunities and networks instantly goes away.

Advice to Management

Don't let up on the diversity agenda - it is hard and it will move slowly. Remain committed!

Pros

flexible working arrangements and attractive remuneration

Cons

Can work very long hours

Advice to Management

New regime will bring a fresh culture

Pros

They take care of you, amazing diversity, intelligent people, great exposure and development

Cons

During peaks of demand, it can be pretty hard on lifestyle. But I've found significant flexibility to alternate between hard and less-intense projects. Also, culture could be improved to be more collegiate- a bit of a feeling of 'everyone prioritising work over office culture'

Advice to Management

Promote office culture more; there are certain times where work and clients should not always be the most important thing

Pros

McKinsey is a team sport. No one person has or pretends to have all the answers.

Cons

This is not for everyone so as much as the firm bends over backwards to make it work, you need to be fully prepared for the commitment.

Pros

Provides step up opportunity Filled with smart minded people

Cons

Long and stressful working hours

Pros

Outstanding people calibre - smart, dedicated, professional. I really love the culture. John Lydon (the MD) keeps the firm focused on improving quality of live and social inclusion in Australia and New Zealand. The approach is very professional, putting client interests above our own, an obligation to dissent (to get the right answer), and focus on delivering impact. Part of the professional culture is continuous...

Cons

The adherence to client confidentiality (part of the professional culture) is important, but can be personally frustrating when you're excited and want to talk about your work with friends and family.

Advice to Management

Keep maintaining the high standards on professionalism, values and culture.