I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company in Jan 2011
Interview
Networking to get a first round interview was minimal compared to other consulting firms (i.e., Bain/BCG). The Problem Solving Test (PST) was required and seemed kind of pointless. The actual interview was two, 45 minutes, following the "McKinsey Format". Interviewers were very friendly and tried to keep the case moving along.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Was given a very bizarre histogram and was asked to talk about how this affected the company's pricing.
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]
Question 1
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
3 step process. first was a screening then followed with around 7 case studies. the case studies ranged in varying industries and scope. this was done over a course of 2 months