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MCKINSEY PEI INTERVIEWS

Does someone know where can I find all the tips and the characteristics they are looking for McKinsey pei?

Unfortunately, I don’t have money for a session with a coach but I could pay less to buy the material for the PEI.

It’s one of my biggest dreams to join McKinsey!

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Anonymous B
on Aug 02, 2025

Hey,
i would recommend you checking out the content given on the StrategyCase website. One of PrepLounge's coaches covers all 4 dimensions with relevant criteria and sample answers.
 

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Kevin
Coach
on Aug 02, 2025
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Hi there,

McKinsey currently assesses four PEI dimensions: Connection, Drive, Leadership, and Growth. For each one, you should prepare at least two specific stories from your own experience.

The key is not just what happened, but what you personally did – and to explain it in detail. Focus on:

  • What exactly was the complication or challenge?
  • How did you think and feel about the situation?
  • What actions did you take specifically?
  • How did others react, and how did you respond?
  • What was the outcome, and what did you learn?

For example, in Connection (formerly known as Personal Impact), be ready to talk about a moment of disagreement or tension with someone, and how you worked through it. McKinsey often asks very detailed follow-up questions, so think through every step of your story: your mindset, your goal, the other person’s likely perspective, and your own behavior throughout.

If you want help preparing, I offer targeted PEI coaching – and I’m happy to give you a free short intro session with practical tips to get started. Just reach out to me via DM.

Cheers,
Kevin

Mariana
Coach
21 hrs ago
xMckinsey | Consulting and Tech | 1.5h session | +200 sessions | Free 20-min introductory call

Hello there,

Officially there is very limited information now that McKinsey has changed the dimensions, but if you have actually passed the cv screening and HR call, the company will share with you a guide and videos covering each one of them.

Are you already in the interview stage of the process? Let me know, I may have some extra tips to give you.

Best,

Mari

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