I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company in Aug 2011
Interview
I applied through the Insight Healthcare program, got a phone interview with both personal experience and case question. I did not get into the program but subsequently was invited for a first round interview in August. First round was straightforward with a written portion and two group case studies. Got called back for second round, which consisted of two 1:1 interviews. The consultants whom I interviewed with were very nice and they actually really wanted to get to know you. Overall, the firm was very helpful with giving feedback and guidance along the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Your client is trying to improve the performance of a local school. What are some areas that you want to look into?
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (‘Ushayrah, Riyadh Province)
Interview
Rigorous but fair questions - mostly case based. Two sets of interviews x 2 rounds. You only get invited back for the afternoon if you pass the morning round. They expect a high degree of mental math and creativity. Worth prepping for standard case interview style questions, using frameworks but able to adapt them.
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Washington, DC)
Interview
Long process with little to no communication, good folks though. Not too difficult just time consuming. Pulled out after the first round as I lost interest, but appreciated the opportunity to interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Prior experience and what I wanted out of the role
The interview process is structured and demanding. It includes a resume screen, problem solving tests, and multiple case interviews with personal experience questions. It’s objectively hard, testing structured thinking, communication, and calm under pressure. Not impossible but you must prepare seriously.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to walk through a case and clearly structure the problem first. How I broke it down mattered more than getting the final answer right.