The process took 3 months. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Chicago, IL) in Sep 2009
Interview
Got in touch with me after i posted my resume on the career site. Initial phone screen followed by a practice round of case interviews. Another 2 case interviews on the phone, then a kind of functional interview, then round 1 on-site which were 4 interviews. Then final round on site with again 4 interviews.... Exhausting process but wonderfully helpful folks. Too bad i wont have a chance to work with them.
There were four rounds of interviews and they were tough. It is important to give structured answers and study business cases beforehand. Always take a minute before answering a question.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (New York, NY) in Dec 2025
Interview
The interview process was extensive, but I used it as an opportunity to sharpen my skills ahead of starting the role. It also gave me the chance to assess whether the position was the right fit for me, which ultimately made me even more confident in my decision to join.
Interview process took close to 6 months. There were four rounds of interviews, including case interview. For each interview, half of the session was dedicated to personal experience, while the other half was spent on case interview.