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Gaming related PEI Stories

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Lucas, this could work well. I like it because it's not the typical interview story, so they will definitely be listening. Make sure, though, that you also have stories that have more of a professional background to bal ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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PEI Stories - Entrepreneurial Drive - McKinsey

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Hello! Merry Xmas to you too :) There is material there to make a good and solid Entrepreneurial Drive story, but it depends very very much on how you tell it (more precisely, stakeholder management, data leveraged ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Repeating stories in the McKinsey PEI

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Hello! It is not the best practice. Interviews are a way to help consultants know you better, hence, the more angles you give from you, the better However, it´s not a dealbreaker, if you repeat a story in different ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McK PEI: "Problem Solving" as a separate PEI Dimension?

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I know this is very confusing. In practice, no, ‘problem-solving’ is rather assessed during the case, not the interview. Now there is also ‘courageous change’ as a fourth dimension. For anyone else who is preparing for ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey PEI Team conflics

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In the way you present the story, it's unclear what role the team was playing. So, bring that forward. And ideally, explain how you worked with multiple people/stakeholders, not only with the senior detractor. For anyo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey PEI: Not work-related story and background explanation?

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Hi Olegs, 1) If you have an option, work story is more relatable than non-work story, and is a safer route. But if you really have a great non-work story, go for it. 2 things about the PEIs - a) It's always about the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Comprehensive prep guide for PEI (experience interview)

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I have just the thing - For anyone else who is preparing for the PEI component, I've created a video course with my 6-step storytelling framework that has helped my candidates get distinctive feedback on the McKinsey PE ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey PEI - Team Conflict

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Yes that can work! Two pieces of advice: 1. Be crystal clear on why there was conflict (what was the conflict about) so that the interviewer does not categorize your story as a different dimention (e.g., challenge). E ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey PEI - Number of Stories

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Hello A! Glat that you ask this question, since it´s one of the most asked ones. Usually, 2 stories are more than fine per each of the so-called McK dimensions. However, it´s key to realize that most stories are ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey PEI - Drive - telling the reasons?

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PARADE is a good structure, but there are better alternatives. The main thing that PARADE lacks is its ability to highlight the situation's stakes (i.e., the consequences of your inaction in that story). The more able ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is more important the PEI part or business case resolution?

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Hey there, Both are equally important. If you ace 5 cases in a row, however, your story lacks in one of the 3 PEI stories, chances are high that you will be rejected. For a detailed answer on the PEI, please check m ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Mckinsey PEI

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Hey there, It's actually completely okay to have a few stories only in mind as long as you learn how to tailor these depending on the question. Step 1 - Find flexible stories and know which skills they cover There ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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PEI McKinsey - Leadership Dimension - What to expect?

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Hi Julia, a leadership story should focus on your experience building/leading the team and managing team dynamics in challenging situations; the core of the story should thus not be based on drive or impact. That’s du ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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You do not necessarily need to be in a leadership position in order to exhibit leadership qualities. Guiding, inspiring, motivating, encouraging, empowering, influencing, etc. etc. are just some of the qualities that hi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi, The typical questions are: “Tell me about yourself” or “walk me through your resume”- this is how Consultants usually begin the interview. It's an opportunity for them to learn about you and to pick some inter ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to get ready for PEI Mckinsey?

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Hey there, I have written a detailed article on the PEI and will share some quotes from it below: 1. Learn about the PEI dimensions Below are the three dimensions plus some ideas on what to include: a. Entrepreneurial D ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How long should my PEI story be?

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Hi there, 1-2 minutes is what you should aim for. However, ultimately quality not quantity matters! So, If you can tell the same story in 60 seconds (i.e. demonstrate your skills / thinking, do the story justice, etc ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Are my histories good for each of the analysed dimensions in the PEI interview at McKinsey?

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Hey there, Taking a quick glance: Focus more on how you actually persuaded the person (the concrete situation, what you said, their arguments, etc.) Build your story around a goal that you set for yourself! Fo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should I mention this in a PEI?

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Playing poker is not a red flag as long as you don't communicate through the story and the lifestyle-related concerns that are sometimes associated with poker. For anybody who is looking into the PEI topic, I recently ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Question wether my situation would cound as "leadership" for McK PEI

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Hi there, In short, I think your story is too narrow and does not cover enough relevant areas. For a McKinsey Inclusive Leadership story, the interviewer will ask you about a situation where you led a team through a cha ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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