McKinsey First Round Interview - Middle East Office

Hi there,

The likelihood of your application moving forward depends on three main factors:

• Your test score, and how it stacks up against the rest of the applicant pool — which you won’t have access to
• Your resumé and experience, and how they compare to others applying — again, impossible to know
• Your application channel — this one you do control. Applying through a referral gives you the highest odds of getting screened in

Since two of these are black boxes, you can't know until you get an official answer. If you haven't, focus on getting referrals in any future consulting application. That alone can make the difference.

In the meantime, you can check this article I wrote on ow the McKinsey recruiting process works from the inside: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mbb-hiring-hacks-behind-the-curtain-secrets

Best,

Alberto

Hi there,

Hard to tell without knowing your score, seeing your CV and the pool that has applied for the same role. If you had done a good job in the Solve and has a CV that is suitable for consulting, you probably have a good chance!

Fingers crossed, feel free to reach out to HR if you don’t hear back from them in a week.

Best,

Mari 

It's hard to comment without seeing your CV and test scores. 

The % of people cut at each stage of the McKinsey application process varies by year and by office, and honestly the recruiting team don't share the data widely.

I doubt you'll get a good answer on this forum, so instead I'll just wish you good luck!

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with McKinsey thus far!

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

• First of all, unfortunately, no one can seriously answer the question of whether or not you will proceed in the application process.
• Moreover, I would strongly advise you to focus your energy on further case study and personal fit preparation instead of pondering whether you will proceed or not. If you applied to other consulting firms as well, your preparation won't be wasted, regardless of whether you proceed with McKinsey or not.

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 interviews, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there, 

Honestly, it's impossible with so little information, but high level, if you applied with a referral, have a good Cv, and if you feel you performed well on the games, you're already likely within the top candidates. 

While you wait for McKinsey to contact you, it might make sense to already look at other firms and continue applying. You might find this guide helpful:

• Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy

Best,
Cristian