I'm targeting the McKinsey Middle East office, and my first-round interview is in about a month. One area I'm really struggling with is the structuring part of the case interview.
From what I've seen, McKinsey cases don't usually ask for a framework. Instead, they ask for the key factors or drivers behind a problem. I can usually identify the main buckets, but my biggest challenge is coming up with relevant, issue-specific sub-buckets within the two minutes I'm given to think.
I'm also concerned about how to present my framework. I'm worried that my explanation won't be cohesive, or that I'll either spend too much time explaining it or not enough. What is the ideal level of detail and presentation length for a McKinsey framework? How many main buckets and sub-buckets should I typically aim for? And most importantly, how can I practice generating strong, tailored sub-buckets quickly while presenting them in a clear and structured way?
