How quickly does Mckinsey reply after HR screening call.

Question

Hi all,
i have couple of questions please.

1 How quickly does Mckinsey reply after HR screening call? In other words, how long should I wait after the hr screening and solve game to hear back about the next steps?

2 And is the process always Solve then hr screening call…etc Or you could be called before doing the exam? Any difference?

3 If I did badly at Solve assessment, would this mean an absolute rej?

THANK YOU!

Answer 1

Hi there,

Timing after HR screening / Solve
Typically you’ll hear back within 1–2 weeks, but it can be faster (a few days) or slower depending on the office and volume. If it’s been ~10–14 days, it’s reasonable to follow up.
Order of the process
The most common flow is Solve first, then HR screening, but it’s not fixed. Some candidates are contacted by HR before or in parallel. There’s no real implication in terms of your chances — it’s just process variation across offices.
If you did badly on Solve
It’s not always an automatic rejection, but Solve is an important filter. A weaker performance can make it harder to progress unless the rest of your profile is very strong. That said, outcomes aren’t always black and white — some candidates still move forward.

At this stage, a bit of waiting is normal — no need to read too much into timing.

Happy to help you think through next steps if useful

Best
Evelina