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Mckinsy Middle East/Saudi

1-I have an interview at Mckinsy Riyadh office and wanted to know more about the industries they are mostly working with?

2- I wanted to know how to answer the question about why Mckinsy and be more specific because all the answers I have can be applies for any other big consulting firm in the region. 

Thanks!

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Florian
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am 27. Jan. 2022
1400 5-star reviews across platforms | 600+ offers | Highest-rated case book on Amazon | Uni lecturer in US, Asia, EU

Hey there,

1. McK Middle East, especially Saudi focuses mostly on public sector (revamping the whole economy from energy-focused to other sectors to diversify), and of course, the energy sector.

2. To help, prepare for the McKinsey fit (PEI) interview, have a look at the article I wrote: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mckinsey-pei

Questions such as why McKinsey, why consulting usually bear no weight in your hiring decision.

Cheers,

Florian

Moritz
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am 26. Jan. 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | High impact sessions + FREE materials & exercises

Hi there,

Regarding your questions:

  1. Local offices generally focus on the local/regional work scope. In SA you should expect plenty of O&G and public sector work (especially infrastructure and ops projects) and less finance for instance. 
  2. You are the only person who can answer that and the fact that you’re asking us doesn’t reflect well on your willingness to do some research and networking (also an issue regarding your 1st question). MBB are similar in some ways and different in others. Try and formulate a more specific question!

Hope this helps! Best of luck

Anonym B
am 27. Jan. 2022
In the author's defence, he/she may lack a consulting network and may have been unsuccessful in securing cold informational interviews with consultants in Saudi. Further, Prep Lounge could be part of his/her research process.
Clara
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am 28. Jan. 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

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Ian
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am 27. Jan. 2022
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

1. Saudi Arabia will be primarily focused on energy (Oil and Gas) and Government work.

2. Feel free to have a read here for guidance on how to answer this question! https://www.preplounge.com/en/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question

am 26. Jan. 2022

Hi there, I went through the interview and got the offer so very happy to help. PM if you want to chat. 

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am 30. Jan. 2022

Hello,

I've interviewed with them a few months back, and I know a lot of people who did as well. 

If you need any additional help or insights, I will gladly help you. 

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am 11. Feb. 2022
BCG | LBS | Successfully helped 10+ candidates landing consulting jobs

Hi there, congrats on the Mck interview. Riyadh office will be more focused on public sector work (with government entities), energy, mega-projects etc. Another point to consider is the lifestyle in Riyadh (pay, living environment etc.) 

 

Talk to more people working in the region will help. If you need, i have experience working in the region for some year. Happy to help.

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