I've been reading about the differences between McKinsey's interviewer-led approach and BCG/Bain's candidate-led style, and I'm curious whether this distinction goes deeper than just interview format.
Does the interviewer-led style at McKinsey reflect a more structured, top-down working culture internally compared to BCG/Bain where consultants are expected to drive their own workstreams with more autonomy from early on?
For those who have worked at more than one MBB firm, how much does the interview style actually predict what day-to-day working life feels like?
