I agree with Florian. To build further, I would just add that McKinsey takes a long-term view on talent (i.e., the question asked when extending an offer at final round is - do we see him/her as a future partner of McKinsey & Company) as well as opening offices (i.e., McKinsey never closes a location once they open an office), particularly in places like your home country. There might be temporary hiring freezes but if you are a strong local talent, they would most likely still find ways for you to join if you have some flexiblity. That could be in terms of delaying your start date and/or getting you to start in a different location if they find growing local headcount is not sustainable in the immediate term. Assuming I have the right country in mind, it is also part of a large regional office where many of the internal processes and decisions (e.g., recruiting, staffing, etc.) are done regionally.

Hi there,

Sorry to hear that.

Consulting companies hire based on expected demand. If a situation (COVID, instability, recession) changes the expected demand, they will hire fewer people.

I haven’t heard of any MBB cancelling offers due to COVID (while other companies did), so if you sign an offer there may be delays in starting the job but would not expect a cancellation.

Best,

Francesco

Hello there,

I'm very sorry to hear that. MBB work like any other company of the world: they do a forecast of the deman and then they decide how many people they need. This means that they will evaluate if the political instability will affect their business and will resize the hiring target according to that.
I'm afraid that in this specific situation the process could be slowed down.

Best,
Luca

Hi, I am sorry to hear that. What usually happens during emergencies is a freezing of the recruiting process. No cancellations

Best,
Antonello

Are you in Myanmar? Sorry to hear that.

I do not think hiring will permanently be frozen but yes there will be a short term impact. I would recommend also applying to neighboring offices as a way to maximize your chances of getting in.

Udayan

Hi there,

I was devastated to read the news of Myanmar a few days ago. Really wishing the best for you, the Burmese people and Aung San Suu Kyi.

Unfortunately this could indeed impact MBB's hiring (i.e. pausing or reducing flow). Can't say for sure...time will tell.

(editiert)

Hi there,

sorry about the situation in your country.

It surely might have an indirect impact but I don't think they would leave you without knowing if that's the case.

If they feel like you're a good fit they will find a way to hire you (you can start in another office, why not)

Fingers crossed for you!

Cheers,

GB

Typically hiring decisions are based on demand forecasts, not political forecasts. Although those two are closely linked, business might continue as before, so hiring also continues.

Having said that, I'd expect them to prioritize safety over business decisions, so the moment they can't ensure safety of candidates and staff, they would postpone the process.

Hello!

Are you in Myanmar? Lots of warmth to you!

It´s difficult to say, but I would asusme they would close recruiting.

Hope things get better soon in the country.

Cheers,

Clara