How limited are the spaces on the McKinsey PhD Insight one day Programme?
I applied this year and unfortunately did not get it. I completed the PSG and kept all 8 species alive on the first game and averaged around 20-24 turns on the plant game. I am aware this is reviewed in line with the CV as well.
Hi there,
While it's hard to get an offer from a non-target university in the London office, it's not at all impossible (from personal experience as well as the experience of those around me!).
I suspect that your CV could do with strengthening. The firms are looking for people who excel in what they do - you need to be able to demonstrate this. You need a killer resume which clearly lays out, with statistics, what you’ve done which is extraordinary. Things like:
It’s also worth getting to know the recruiting team. If I were you I'd drop them a message saying that you're disappointed that you weren't successful in your application to the one day event, but interested in the firm and would like to know more. Attach a copy of your (super strong!) CV and ask what events they have coming up and if you'll be able to meet with them. In my experience knowing someone in recruiting goes a long way - and is an easier relationship to cultivate than with a partner.
Good luck - and let me know if you need any help!
Emily
What school do you go to and what is your PhD in? A top ranked school and a PhD in science or engineering is the most likely combination to get invited to interview.
I am the University of Hertfordshire (non target). Although my PhD does involve collaboration with UCL. For the insight programme it was just an application and PSG - no interview required. I also did think it would likely be due to being at a non-target university.
The best way to apply would be through a partner referral. I know you're only asking for insights program but in general networking helps tremendously.
Hi there,
Don't worry about the spaces. You can't control that.
Worry about you - you can control that.
Next time around:
1) Get side consulting experience (there are so many programs out there where you can spend 5-10 hours/week and add consulting experience to your resume. Check out ImpactConsulting for example)
2) Network extensively
3) Apply to a lot of consulting firms. I'm talking 30+ (I applied to 35…and that was coming out of a target MBA)
4) Get your resume professionally reviewed to help it stand out as much as possible
