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Anonymous A

on Dec 10, 2024

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Does McKinsey Give Offers Prior to Competition of All Interviews?

Just curious to know if McKinsey would give an offer to a candidate prior to them doing all of the interviews. If so, would this happen after an interview with a partner in R2? I'm assuming the candidate would have to be overwhelming impressive.

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Thabang

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on Dec 10, 2024

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Hey there,

I have 2 reflections on that may be useful on this topic

McKinsey will grant offers to you only after you've completed the entire set of Interviews and not before. The "hire" decision is made by the Partners
You being given an offer is typically solely made off your individual performances against McKinsey's bar and not based off how you compare with other candidates.

All the best!

Alberto

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on Dec 10, 2024

Ex-McKinsey AP | Professional MBB Coach | +13yrs experience | +2,000 real interviews | +150 offers

No, this can’t happen. The process is highly structured, and you must complete all interviews.

I’ve seen candidates excel in all but the final interview and ultimately not receive an offer due to their performance in that last stage.

Discover insider insights into the McKinsey recruiting process here: MBB Hiring Hacks - Behind the Curtain Secrets

Best,

Alberto

Hagen

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on Jan 15, 2025

#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 9+ years consulting, interviewing and coaching experience

Hi there,

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

First of all, I wonder why you ask. Are you hoping to save a few interviews?
Moreover, this is not something any major consulting firm would typically do, although I know of internship offers being turned into full-time offers, which is technically quite similar.

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 for your upcoming McKinsey pre-interview assessment and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Alessa

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on Dec 10, 2024

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hey there!

From my experience as an interviewer at McKinsey, offers are never extended before all interviews are completed. The process is designed to ensure a thorough and structured evaluation, incorporating multiple perspectives, and there are no exceptions to this.

Best, Alessa