You don’t need to be perfect to get a final round invite..McKinsey looks for overall strength, not flawless performance. It’s common that feedback is collected internally, and interviewers often won’t share details with candidates. A neutral “it went good” is not a bad sign, it usually just means they can’t comment until the formal review.
best, Alessa :)
Hi there,
Not at all – you don’t need to be perfect to move forward at McKinsey. What they’re really testing is whether you consistently demonstrate the core traits of a consultant: structured thinking, problem solving under pressure, clear communication, and coachability. Everyone makes small slips in maths, creativity, or judgement; what matters is that overall you show the right trajectory.
It’s also completely normal that interviewers don’t give detailed feedback. In most cases, they’re not allowed to share more than a very general comment. The recruiting team, not the individual interviewer, consolidates the evaluation and decides who progresses. So if your interviewer just said “it went good,” take that at face value – it’s a positive sign, and the lack of detail doesn’t mean anything negative.
Best,
Evelina
No candidate is perfect. And actually a "perfect" answer or approach doesn't exist. This is not scientific - two very good consultants may be able to come up with two different approaches, recommendations, estimations, and both will have advantages and disadvantages. What matters is that they are very solid.
In the interview setting, there's an expectation on what a solid performance looks like. But in the end, it's a matter of having that solid performance and being stronger than most other candidates.
Now, if you asked for feedback DURING the interview... no interviewer is going to give you feedback DURING the interview, and you should not be asking for feedback. It suggests lack of maturity and self control, and can be weighted negatively against you.
