McKinsey Middle East - First Round Interview

Question

Hello Sir/Madam,

Could you please let me know how many weeks after completing the Solve Test I can expect to receive an invitation for McKinsey's first-round interview, if my application is shortlisted?

Thank You

Answer 1

Hi there,

If your application is shortlisted, you can typically expect to hear back about first-round interviews within 1 to 3 weeks after completing the Solve test. Timelines can vary slightly depending on the office and recruiting cycle, so don't worry if it takes a bit longer.

Best of luck and feel free to reach out if you have any other questions or need help with case prep.

Best,

Evelina

Answer 2

Hello,

There’s no fixed answer. It will usually take something like a couple of weeks, but could be longer. It depends on the recruiting team.

Best of luck!

Answer 3

Hi there,

There’s no fixed timeline for moving to the next round. What actually happens is this:

1) The recruiter has to validate your full application — resume, cover letter, and Solve results.

2) Then they wait until there’s interview capacity.

This can take anywhere from one to three weeks. Sometimes more. Don’t wait around. Start preparing immediately. If you wait until you get the invite, it might be too late to catch up.

Best,

Alberto

Answer 4

Hi there,

It really depends on the office. Empirically, I've noticed that it's typically around the two week mark. I know that makes the waiting difficult, so I would recommend you distract yourself in a constructive way and focus on developing other applications.

Best,
Cristian