Hi Everyone! I applied few days to McKinsey through referral and I received today an invitation solve a game. Does that invitation go automatically to all applicants or is it a sign that I may a receive an invitation to interview if I perform well in the Game? Also are there good resources to prepare for the game please?
Thank you!
Hi there,
1) Does that invitation go automatically to all applicants or is it a sign that I may receive an invitation to interview if I perform well in the Game?
It depends. In some cases they do CV pre-screening, in others (eg for candidates from some business schools) they send it to everyone.
2) Also are there good resources to prepare for the game please?
You can find an article below with a few tips:
▶ McKinsey Problem Solving Game Article
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If you want to prepare further, you can find below the video simulation I created with:
You can access the video simulation instantly at the following link:
▶ McKinsey PSG Solve Video Simulation
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For any other questions please feel free to PM me.
Best,
Francesco
Hi there,
It depends on the geography but in most places they send it out once they figure out that your application is legit. Then once you do the test they assess both the results from the test and your application documents (CV, cover letter, referral) and decide whether to take you to the next step.
Francesco's guide is good, I hear from candidates.
Best,
Cristian
Hi there,
For the most part this does indeed mean you passed an initial phase of screening. Well done!
I have a series of videos where I physically play the game and talk you through how to win.
I also do reommend Francesco's guide and MConsultingPrep's simulation.
Remember, there's a new game out there (Red Rock), so be prepared for that too!
This means you passed the first gate. There are exceptions to this (as mentioned by others), but these are - exceptions.
Hi there,
First of all, congratulations on the invitation from McKinsey!
I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:
If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Best,
Hagen
Not everyone gets an invite - you have to pass resume screening to do so.
Happy to help with resources for the imbellus game feel free to DM
So not everyone who submits their resume gets to the game stage - well done! It means that you passed the screening phase. If you perform well in the game then you will go through to interview.
Hello, Typically, companies like McKinsey use various stages in their recruiting process to assess candidates' skills and fit for the role. The invitation to solve a game could be a positive sign as it indicates that your application has progressed to the next stage. It suggests that the company is interested in evaluating your problem-solving abilities and potentially considering you for further interviews if you perform well.