I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Gurgaon, Haryana) in Dec 2020
Interview
The interview process had one initial telephonic round, followed by 4 additional rounds with Managers and Senior Partners. The process ended with a fitment round. Telephonic interview is generally resume screening and acts as a passage to move forward towards the next rounds. The rounds with managers and partners consists of questions regarding the previous work done, challenges faced, solutions delivered etc. The rounds always had atleast 2 case studies along with few guesstimate questions. The thought process and the logic one is applying, is all what matters. They are basically figuring out the kind of approach one uses and what all parameters one can consider while facing a business challenge. The process is rigorous but is exciting. In my scenario, the meetings/connects took longer than usual. So the interviewer will try to highlight everything that is there in the resume. Overall, the process is super exciting!
I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (San Jose, San Jose)
Interview
Case Interview: Consulting firms are known for their case interviews. In this stage, you'll be presented with a hypothetical business problem or case study and asked to analyze it. You'll need to demonstrate your problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and ability to communicate your thought process clearly. It's crucial to practice case interviews extensively, as they are a key part of the evaluation. Behavioral Interviews: You'll likely have one or more behavioral interviews where you discuss your past experiences, achievements, teamwork, leadership, and how you've handled challenging situations. These interviews assess your interpersonal skills and fit with the firm's culture. Technical Interviews: Depending on the type of consulting (e.g., management, IT, strategy), you may have technical interviews that assess your industry-specific knowledge or expertise.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a story in which you demonstrated personal leadership
I applied through university. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company
Interview
2-3 rounds case interview. One interview with AP. Come prepared with basic frameworks of consulting. Be able to articulate finding. Ask for time to think And collect your thoughts. I think they key is seeing how you think and whether you are a pleasure to work with. Make them laugh. You got it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time you had a disagreement with a team member and how you came to a resolution?
