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McKinsey background check in London

Hi all,

I’m set on accepting offer from McKinsey as an experienced hire. I was planning on giving notice once I had all the paperwork done and sorted including background checks.

I’ve spoken to HR and they have told me background checks happen 6-8 weeks before start date and even if I were to accept now they wouldn’t begin this process yet and so encouraged me to give notice ASAP before background checks.

Is this normal at McKinsey in Europe/London?

Thanks!

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Ariadna
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am 11. Juli 2024
BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School

Hi there, 

I don't know specifically for McKinsey, but for BCG London sounds normal. I was a transfer, but actually got my background check done after I was already employed (will be different though for a new joiner). 

Similarly, I think your final contract is also something you receive closer to the start date - in the meantime most people take the offer at face value. 

Ariadna 

am 12. Juli 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your question:

Q: I’ve spoken to HR and they have told me background checks happen 6-8 weeks before start date. Is this normal at McKinsey in Europe/London?

I am not sure about the exact timeline for the background check, but if everything you reported in your application material is correct, you don’t have to worry about it. It’s a routine process to be sure that what you reported is true. If that’s the case, once you have signed the contract, you can give notice without issues.

Best,

Francesco

Florian
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am 12. Juli 2024
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Hi there,

Don't worry about the process - completely normal.

Enjoy your time at McKinsey - congrats! :-)

Cheers,

Florian

Pedro
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am 12. Juli 2024
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session

Honestly, consider your start date, your legal / contractual notice period, as well as any time off you need, and give your notice based on that. 

If this is AFTER the background check, better - if it is not… don't wait for the background check.

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