I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Denver, CO) in Sep 2024
Interview
I submitted my resume and got invited to complete SOLVE, a game that evaluates your critical thinking skills. I read about what to expect beforehand, but there's no real way to prepare. Several weeks later, I was invited to a virtual first round interview. The interview is 2 hour-long sessions with 2 Firm members. Each session includes a behavioral segment (~15 minutes) and a case study (~45 minutes). The behavioral questions (called PEI) are given to you beforehand, and the interviewers will ask you questions to drill deeper into your thought processes and emotions throughout the scenario. The second round interview was two weeks later. Second round had the same structure, but 3 sessions instead of 2.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Share an example when you worked effectively with people from different backgrounds, despite challenges.
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?
Passed the online test and then had a round 1 interview. I got a rejection call shortly after. Interviews were a mix of behavioral and technical. Difficulty depends on difficulty of case.
First you get an HR Round, then 2 back to back interviews then 3 interviews. The overall process took around 2-3 weeks, it was not very difficult very fast turnaround
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
PEI, describe a specific scenario and then get asked details