MCKINSEY PEI INTERVIEWS

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

Hi there,

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

• First of all, contrary to what other coaches have said, McKinsey has merely changed the names of the dimensions, but not their actual content - for example, what was previously called "Personal Impact" has now been renamed to "Connection". You can also have a look at the official McKinsey website here (shown in the middle section of the page).
• Moreover, while there are a lot of free resources explaining the McKinsey PEI, in the end, you get what you pay for. While this does not mean that you cannot be successful without a coach, I would strongly advise you to at least consider spending 199 EUR for Premium + Coaching, including one credit; you may even use this credit with experienced coaches like myself.

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 your application files, for your upcoming McKinsey pre-interview assessment and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

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.
 

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

Yes - I've actually created a course precisely for this. 

Here it is:

• Video Course: Master the McKinsey PEI

If you have any question about it, feel free to reach out. 

Best,
Cristian