I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Chicago, IL) in Jan 2013
Interview
In first place you have to take a problem solving test, in order to prepare for it they offer you in their website 3 test samples, those test samples are similar in style to the real one; my advice is only to do those or not even that much, when i went to the interview a lot of people who practiced a lot where more nervous than those who did not practice as much, expect every question to be different!
After the problem solving test you have to do two interviews, one personal and one case study. In the first one you have to be yourself and be ready to every type of questions and in the case be ready to unexpected turns.
Finally you have the final interview with a partner with same style to the previous questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
in the case study when you have a really good answer, and they ask you for other possible answers, i find it difficult to quickly create another answer.
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Ciudad de México)
Interview
Interview process was really great, all interviewers were friendly and professional. Started with a phone screen, then two case interview rounds with a partner and a senior associate, followed by a final round covering fit and problem-solving skills
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to influence someone without formal authority
It was a one-to-one interview with a consultant. It's a typical case study. The experience was traumatizing. I know my answers weren't great, the consultant was elegant and didn't bother to hide his boredom.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the most difficult situation you have encountered in the workplace? What did you do about it?
Had 2 rounds. First was a virtual interview with 2 sessions back-to-back. One case and one PEI in each. Second was a final in person round, with 3 sessions back-to-back with one case and one PEI each.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Behavioral questions - There are only 4 PEIs which are listed in their career prep site