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What are the numbers of candidates for Mckinsey London's 3 interview stages?

Just wondering what are the general figures for each stage.

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Alessa
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on Nov 14, 2024
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Hey! 

I would estimate the following numbers, however, those are only MY personal estimates (no official / internal corporate numbers)! 

  1. Initial Application: ~ Thousands of applications are received, especially during peak recruiting seasons.
  2. First-Round Interview: Around ~10-15% of applicants are invited to this stage, where they face the Solve assessment and a case interview.
  3. Final-Round Interview: Approximately 50% of candidates from the first round progress to the final round, which includes multiple case and personal experience interviews.

Ultimately, only a small fraction—about 1-2% of total applicants—receive offers, reflecting the highly competitive nature of McKinsey’s hiring process. 

Best, Alessa 

Silvia
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on Nov 21, 2024
6yr at McK | Experienced Interviewer and Coach | Personalised Preparation Plan | MBA at LBS | Discount available

Hi,

There are not fixed figures for each round, you will be valued along some criteria and everyone who has a high score will pass the round.

HR may have the yearly hiring budget. In case they have already hired enough people for the year and you performed well you will get an offer to start the next year.

Florian
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on Nov 14, 2024
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Hi there,

These varies for each recruiting cycle and type of recruiting. The only people who know current numbers would still be active consultants and HR, who are not allowed to share them.

Cheers,

Florian

Alberto
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on Dec 06, 2024
Ex-McKinsey AP | Professional MBB Coach | +13yrs experience | +2,000 real interviews | +150 offers

This is confidential information and varies from year to year.

Best,

Alberto

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