Applying to McKinsey middle east

Question

just got my MBA this summer, and Iwant to apply to McKinsey and assuming its the associate position. Im currently working and have no consulting experience.

My questions are

when is their recruiting cycle and when should I apply? would i be considered as an experienced hire?

Im applying to the Saudi office(Riyadh)

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello!

Congrats for the MBA!

Important considerations here:

If you went to a target school for your MBA, leveraging their career office would be your best chance. In that case, there are indeed cycles, and consulting usually happens after Xmas
In McK -and this depends on where you did your MBA, becuase if it´s not considered top tier things change-, post-MBA roles are Associates, even if you don´t have previous consulting experience.

Good luck!

Cheers,

Clara

Answer 2

Hi there,

A few points here:

You need to be networking. Not only will this improve your chances of getting in, but you'll get your answers to recruiting cycle and when to apply
You would not be considered an experienced hire. You need to have worked for at least 1-2 years to be considered this

Answer 3

Hi there,

Answering your questions:

Have you checked with your MBA school? If it is a target school they may have a specific channel for applications / information on when to apply
You would join as an Associate (post-MBA position), so not as an experienced hire

Best,

Francesco

Answer 4

Hello,

You wouldn't considered as an experienced hire, but as Associate.

About the terms of application - check you MBA school and ask HR about the details and specifically for your MBA school, if yours is the target one.

Cheers,

GB