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    McKinsey & Company Reviews

    Updated 25 March 2019
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    Pros

    • "Steep learning curve on both technical & soft skills, high exposure to senior leadership" (in 98 reviews)

    • "Great people, tremendous learning opportunity" (in 190 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Work life balance is challenging" (in 529 reviews)

    • "Long hours and bad work life balance" (in 586 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      Helpful (14)

      "Best experience ever"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      The benefits are unmatched. Colleagues are smart, helpful, & supportive. The work is interesting.

      Cons

      Work life balance is a challenge

      McKinsey & Company Response

      7 Mar 2019 – Recruiting Expert

      We're thrilled to hear you've had a great experience overall - thanks for sharing your perspectives.

    2. "Amazing work environment"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at McKinsey & Company full-time

      Pros

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

      Cons

      Intense hours - but worth it

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    3. "Great company!"

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      Current Employee - Associate Principal in Sydney
      Current Employee - Associate Principal in Sydney
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Great people, truly global opportunities

      Cons

      Lifestyle involves lots of travel

    4. Helpful (1)

      "The most incredible place to work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at McKinsey & Company full-time (More than 3 years)

      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)

    5. "No better place to start - make sure you know why you're there"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time (More than 8 years)

      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!

    6. "Events and Marketing Coordinator"

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      Former Employee - Events and Marketing Coordinator in Sydney
      Former Employee - Events and Marketing Coordinator in Sydney
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      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at McKinsey & Company part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      flexible working arrangements and attractive remuneration

      Cons

      Can work very long hours

      Advice to Management

      New regime will bring a fresh culture

    7. "Great place to start your career"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
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      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time (More than a year)

      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

    8. "THE Best!"

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      Current Employee - Junior Associate in Sydney
      Current Employee - Junior Associate in Sydney
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Amazing opportunities to learn and grow. Great mentorship environment!

      Cons

      Nothing that I can think of! If you can manage the travel, rest is easy!

    9. Helpful (2)

      "Consultant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Sydney
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Sydney
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time (More than a year)

      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.

    10. "Associate"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time

      Pros

      Provides step up opportunity
      Filled with smart minded people

      Cons

      Long and stressful working hours