1. Application & Screening – Submit a tailored resume and cover letter. If shortlisted, you may be invited for a PST, a test/game assessing analytical skills.
2. First Round Interviews – Usually 2-3 interviews with consultants, assessing problem-solving, analytical ability, and communication. Also, each interview has a personal experience part, where you discuss leadership and impact stories.
3. Final Round Interviews – Similar format but conducted by senior partners, with deeper probing into problem-solving skills and cultural fit.
4. Offer Decision – Performance across all interviews is reviewed before extending an offer.
Success requires structured thinking, strong quantitative skills, and clear communication. McKinsey values leadership, entrepreneurial drive, and a collaborative mindset. Preparation with case studies and mock interviews is key.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a situation when you had to change someone's opinion.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company
Interview
Website, online, teams meeting, in person meet up.
It was pretty straightforward and they knew what they were looking for. They had to do a couple of interviews to get a better understanding of my skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How many army generals in the northern hemisphere?
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (London, England)
Interview
CV upload and then some basic numerical and logical reasoning skills. Computerised games to assess numerical skills. SOLVE questions. Psychometric tests and GMAT-style questions. Very simillar to BCG an Bain.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Cambridge, MA)
Interview
they let you prep for cases and do what the book says. this is only a question of how hard you prepared. then they take the people one by one and repeat again and again. sometimes the people who give you interviews have been there for less time than 1 yr