Is preparing for McKinsey PEI questions and the case sufficient? Do I need to do any additional preparations on questions such as: "Why Consulting?", "Why McKinsey" etc?
Is preparing for McKinsey PEI questions and the case sufficient? Do I need to do any additional preparations on questions such as: "Why Consulting?", "Why McKinsey" etc?
Hi,
yes, I recommend to practice to both types of fit questions, by crafting impactful stories that cover the 3 main dimensions which McK use to value your performance: personal impact, leadership, and entrepreneurial drive.
Best,
Antonello
Hi,
The interviewer usually asks 3 sets of questions:
It is also different across MBB companies:
Best,
Hi Anonymous,
you should definitely prepare as well questions on Why consulting and Why McKinsey, in particular if you are not coming from a consulting background. You can find more on the most common fit questions at the following link:
https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/behavioural-interviews-at-at-kearney-2010#a4462
Best,
Francesco
In addition, it is always helpful to provide context or examples of how you chose McKinsey, especially if you have been to events, been in touch with alumna, know someone who has worked there previously and recommended you etc.
Hi,
Questions like "Walk me through your CV", "Why Consulting" and "Why us?" are a big part of fit questions (it's super common that you'll get at least 2 of them), also of McK PEI.
Thus I would strongly encourage you to prepare stories for these questions as well.
Dear A,
Definitely yes, you have to make your answer to these questions in advance and practice it. Also be ready for some follow-up questions.
Best,
André
Hello!
On top of the insights already shared in the post, next week will be pusblished in PrepLounge´s Shop material related.
In concrete, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB". 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.
Here I leave you the link > https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34
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Hope you find it useful!
Best,
Clara