Verabrede dich zum Casen über das Meeting-Board, nimm an Diskussionen in unserem Consulting Q&A teil und finde gleichgesinnte Interview-Partner:innen, um dich auszutauschen und gemeinsam zu üben!
Zurück zur Übersicht

Why do I have another interview after my McKinsey final round?

Hi,

I feel excited and happy to have cleared the final round of interviews with McKinsey (for one of the European offices). The news was communicated to me via phone and via email by the HR, two days ago. The mail also specifically congratulates me for clearing the "final round".

However, I was also told by the HR during the same call, that I will still have a 45-minute video conference with a partner (hub leader) and that it would be " a general discussion, unlike your previous interviews".

I am yet to formally receive my offer, so I would like to specifically know if this video conference call is likely to be more of "an official welcome and getting-to-know-you call" or am I still being evaluated? The HR also mentioned about starting the paperwork & logistics for my joining, at the earliest, but I am still nervous and would like to hear from the community.

Any help will be much appreciated!

PS: I had two rounds of 3 interviews each (case+fit) as part of my recruiting interviews and I am recruiting for a specific practice as an experienced hire.

4
9,1k
25
Schreibe die erste Antwort!
Bisher hat niemand auf diese Frage reagiert.
Beste Antwort
Alberto
Coach
am 30. Sept. 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | MBB Coach | 95% success rate | +13 yrs in consulting | +2,000 real interviews in 3 firms

Hi there,

It sounds they want to do any final check on your PEI. It might not be clear from previous interviews.

Best,

Alberto

Vlad
Coach
am 15. Apr. 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

It's not completely unusual - it happens sometimes when:

  • The firm is not sure about you
  • Experienced hires for a specific roles (your case)

If you haven't received the offer yet, I think it still may be a final FIT interview with an industry Hub leader who will have to give his final word.

Thus prepare once again for FIT questions and Industry specific questions

Here are some general recommendations for video interviews:

  1. First of all, check whether they are providing a conference room in a local office
  2. If not - find a place with good internet speed and test it multiple times before the interview. Also, think of nice room / proper light for the video conference if you do it from home
  3. You should be dressed the same as for the regular interview
  4. Don't hesitate to ask clarifying questions if there are problems with connection or you were not able to hear something
  5. Don't forget to look at the camera and smile - same as you do on a regular interview

Best

Gelöschter Nutzer
am 31. Aug. 2020

Dear A,

It's normal situation for experienced hires, like you. So be prepared with FIT questions and industry related questions. 

If you need any further help or advice, feel free to reach out. 

Best,
André

0
Clara
Coach
am 31. Okt. 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Because they did not reach consensus

As it has been outlined, its very similar, but :

  • Cases you can expect are more "free riding" - less organized than the ones your found in the 1st round or most prep pages
  • Stronger emphasis in the FIT part, as outlined before by other coaches.

If you are interested in deepening your knowledge and preparation on the FIT part, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34)

It provides an end-to-end preparation for all three MBB interviews, tackling each firms particularities and combining key concepts review and a hands-on methodology. Following the book, the candidate will prepare his/her stories by practicing with over 50 real questions and leveraging special frameworks and worksheets that guide step-by-step, developed by the author and her experience as a Master in Management professor and coach. Finally, as further guidance, the guide encompasses over 20 examples from real candidates.

Furthermore, you can find 3 free cases in the PrepL case regarding FIT preparation: 

- Intro and CV questions > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/introduction-and-cv-questions-fit-interview-preparation-200

- Motivational questions > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/motivational-questions-fit-interview-preparation-201

- Behavioural questions (ENTREPRENEURIAL DRIVE) >https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/behavioral-questions-entrepreneurial-drive-fit-interview-preparation-211

Feel free to PM me for disccount codes for the Integrated FIT Guide, since we still have some left from the launch!

Ähnliche Fragen
Consulting
How should I explain a change in course at university? Will it be asked of me?
am 14. Apr. 2025
Global
10
3,7k
Beste Antwort von
Alessa
Coach
xMcKinsey & Company | xBCG | +200 individual & group coachings | feel free to schedule a 15 min intro call for free
81
10 Antworten
3,7k Aufrufe
+7
Consulting
Just did the Mckinsey Solve Game (January 2025) - got some questions/insights
am 24. Apr. 2025
Global
5
4,0k
Beste Antwort von
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
42
5 Antworten
4,0k Aufrufe
+2
Consulting
McKinsey final round interview
am 6. Sept. 2024
Global
5
2,3k
Beste Antwort von
Florian
Coach
1400 5-star reviews across platforms | 600+ offers | Highest-rated case book on Amazon | Uni lecturer in US, Asia, EU
66
5 Antworten
2,3k Aufrufe
+2
Wie wahrscheinlich ist es, dass du uns einem Freund oder Kommilitonen empfiehlst?
0 = Nicht wahrscheinlich
10 = Sehr wahrscheinlich
Vielen Dank für dein Feedback! Deine Meinung hilft uns, PrepLounge noch besser zu machen.