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    4.5
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    McKinsey & Company Chairman Kevin Sneader
    Kevin Sneader
    570 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Interesting and challenging work, great people" (in 219 reviews)

    • "Working with incredibly smart people who are always pushing you to get to a better answer" (in 219 reviews)

    Cons
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    1. "Fantastic people and interesting work"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at McKinsey & Company full-time

      Pros

      Work with some of the most interesting and ambitious people around. Interesting problems with (predominantly) interesting clients.

      Cons

      Long hours are a given, and they increase in direct proportion to your tenure.

      McKinsey & Company2019-07-25

    2. "Positive"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Dublin, Dublin

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time

      Pros

      Great positive experience on many dimensions

      Cons

      Nothing negative to say about experience

      McKinsey & Company2019-04-25
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    3. "Good place to work"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

      I worked at McKinsey & Company full-time

      Pros

      Best place to start the career, Good experience!

      Cons

      Not get to meet the consultants in person

      McKinsey & Company2019-02-15

    4. "Solid"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time

      Pros

      Solid exposure and work experience

      Cons

      Terrible lifestyle and travel every week

      McKinsey & Company2018-12-25
    5. Helpful (4)

      "Not sustainable"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at McKinsey & Company full-time

      Pros

      Great experience workig with bright people on fascinating engagements. We had good choice over engagements to work on and unparalleled learning opportunities

      Cons

      McKinsey is survival of the fitest. Those who progress are not always the best or most inspirational but those who are willing to consistently work 80 hours a week at the sacrifice of family time. Office barometers are based off an average week of 65 hours (in reality 75 for most junior folk) where anything less is celebrated. This is not a healthy norm and this is the price (along with travel) that you pay for the experience

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      Advice to Management

      Make work life balance sustainable to keep the best. Replace leaderahip (Director level) of the CSTs that are known for bad work life balance to demonstrate commitment to this

      McKinsey & Company2016-09-08

    6. "Associate"

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      Management Consultant Associate in Dublin, Dublin
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company

      Pros

      Great corporate culture and supportive environment to learn. Tons of network expertise, fantastic long-term career opportunities

      Cons

      Long hours - tough on lifestyle

      McKinsey & Company2015-08-11

    7. "Best professional services firm on the planet"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Associate Partner 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time for more than 8 years

      Pros

      This is a fantastic place to work

      Cons

      Can be difficult to sustain long hours, and requires clear thinking and choices

      McKinsey & Company2020-01-26

    8. "Inspiring and energetic place, smart colleagues"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommends

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time

      Pros

      Unparalleled exposure, great focus on development, inspiring leaders

      Cons

      Nothing specific that I can think of

      McKinsey & Company2020-01-25

    9. "Amazing growth + compensation"

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      Current Employee - Engagement Manager in Dubai
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at McKinsey & Company full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Great work environment, plenty of growth opportunities, surrounded by talented individuals and a caring support staff that enables your success

      Cons

      Impact of work and work life balance varies from project to project

      McKinsey & Company2020-01-23

    10. "Great school"

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      Former Employee - Partner in Milan
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at McKinsey & Company full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Best management school, stretches everyone to do their best

      Cons

      Lots of travel at senior level

      McKinsey & Company2020-01-23
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