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      Associate Interview

      Apr 13, 2013
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through college or university. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company

      Interview

      1st Round Interviews: two 45min sessions. Each session included (i) Fit and (ii) Case. 1st Session: Regarding the fit, my interviewer asked me for a specific experience in my CV. The challenge was to use that story to transmit the values McKinsey is looking for. The case was a specific case regarding a Pharma company. 2nd Session: Same as with the first interviewer. This time they also used a Pharma case, but there were no numbers. It was all conceptual.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Case: Big pharma company wants to buy a smaller pharma company. Assess the strategic fit.
      Answer question
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      Associate Interview

      Jun 15, 2026
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      I applied through college or university. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Gurgaon, Haryana)

      Interview

      The selection process is rigorous and highly competitive, involving multiple rounds of case interviews along with a personality assessment. Candidates are evaluated not only on their problem-solving and analytical abilities but also on their communication, leadership potential, and overall fit with the organization’s values and culture. The process is designed to identify high achievers who have demonstrated consistent excellence throughout their academic and professional journeys, maintaining strong performance over time rather than relying on isolated accomplishments.”

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      Jun 8, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Atlanta, GA
      No offer
      Positive experience
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      I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Atlanta, GA)

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