Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview

MBB drug testing

Hi all,

 

recently got an offer from each MBB. Do any of the firms drug test? Or what type of clients do if the company doesn’t. Any advice would be helpful!

7
5.2k
46
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Moritz
Coach
on Mar 01, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | High impact sessions + FREE materials & exercises

Nicely done, congratulations!

Haven’t ever heard of anyone getting drug tested as a standard part of the job but this may be highly dependent on the region.

As for specific projects, it may well happen. I once got tested as part of a full medical that was required to enter a client’s mining site at high altitude in the Peruvian mountains. 

I could think of more potential cases but they’re generally related to Ops/Implementation work in a dangerous environment e.g. mine, construction, oil platform, processing plant, etc.

If you’re focused on strategy alone, you should be fine!

Best of luck!

Ian
Coach
on Mar 02, 2022
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

I personally have never ever heard of this. There might be tests depending on region and/or particularly sensitive clients. That said, again, I've never heard of it happening.

Anonymous A
on Mar 02, 2022
Does Mckinsey drug test new hires in North America?
Florian
Coach
on Mar 02, 2022
1400 5-star reviews across platforms | 600+ offers | Highest-rated case book on Amazon | Uni lecturer in US, Asia, EU

Hey there,

Lovely question. :-))

There is no drug testing at MBB or at any client.

Cheers,

Florian

Pedro
Coach
on Mar 03, 2022
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session

No they don't. Clients don't either, but as always there's the possibility that for a valid reason a client will require a test.

Sara
Coach
on Mar 01, 2022
Ex-McKinsey |Former McKinsey Interviewer|Tailored Interview Prep| 7 years Teaching Experience

Mckinsey doesn’t do drug test.  I don’t know about other firms

Udayan
Coach
on Mar 02, 2022
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

I can't recall anyone having to do this 

Deleted user
on Mar 02, 2022

Never heard of this in my consulting career.

1
Similar Questions
Consulting
Is final round only harder because of the partners being interviewer ?
on Jun 11, 2025
Global
9
300+
Top answer by
1st session -50% | Ex-McKinsey, Ex-Coca-Cola Strategy |Offical McKinsey Case Coach | +250 coaching sessions
18
9 Answers
300+ Views
+6
Consulting
What do they look in a candidate?
on Aug 31, 2024
Global
5
1.8k
Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
65
5 Answers
1.8k Views
+2
Consulting
Best Time to Apply to MBB as an Experienced Hire
on Oct 04, 2024
Global
4
2.2k
Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
70
4 Answers
2.2k Views
+1