Ban period

Hi Martina,

First of all, I am sorry to hear about your situation in the past!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• First of all, contrary to what other coaches have said, if you did not finish the McKinsey Solve pre-interview assessment and provided no explanation, you are in fact banned for now, which typically lasts 12 to 18 months.
• Moreover, I would strongly advise you to send a short message to the McKinsey recruiter to clarify and avoid any misunderstanding.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your application files, for your McKinsey upcoming pre-interview assessment and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

There is no ban since you have not taken the test. You should reach out to the office recruiter to confirm this and to re-initiate the recruitment process and not go back to screening phase

Hey Martina, 

The ban typically relates to candidates that have not been successful in the solve score or from the interview rounds. Additionally, even if you were to have applied Oct 2024, it's over a year since then, so I recommend you re-apply.

This shouldn't compromise your candidacy today. That said, please do reach out to recruiting if you have any questions relating to your re-application in this cycle for them to clarify anything. But otherwise, go for it! :-) 

Wishing you all the best with this recruiting round with McKinsey!

Hi there,

Missing the test last year shouldn’t automatically block you (there are no records of your results), but it’s best to check directly with HR/recruiting for clarity. If you’re still interested, just reapply as firms understand that timing and personal circumstances happen.

Hey Martina :)

Missing the test last year doesn’t automatically compromise your candidacy now. You can usually apply again, and you’ll just need to complete the Solve assessment for the new application. Make sure to submit everything on time this time!

You can reach out if you want tips on preparing for Solve.

best, Alessa :)

Hi there, 

If you didn't take the test, you are not banned. Plus, it has been a year already anyway, so you should be able to apply as per normal. 

Best,

Emily

Potentially. 

Do reach out to them ASAP and explain the situation, apologise and ask for another opportunity to take the test.

I would expect them to understand it and make an adjustment to your application.

Best,
Cristian

Hi,

I don't think it would, but as others have mentioned - best to check with HR :)

All the best!

Hi Martina,

likely not banned as you did not complete the assessment. 

However, I would clarify the situation with the recruiters.

Best,
Lukas