Consultant applicants have rated the interview process at McKinsey & Company with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Consultant roles take an average of 34 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at McKinsey & Company overall takes an average of 48 days.
Common stages of the interview process at McKinsey & Company as a Consultant according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Skills test: 25%
IQ intelligence test: 25%
Phone interview: 25%
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I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company in Apr 2013
Interview
The interviews is a long process where you meet at least two interviewers for 1 hour each,
The people are friendly and never make you feel like you do not know what you are saying in the interview process
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