Any tips and advice for McKinsey implementation interviews. I have my phone screening next week.

Having gone through the same, I would firstly realize that it's ~90% overlap with McKinsey Operations and 75% overlap with McKinsey generalists.  So although the websites etc, will highlight the differences, the roles are in fact much more similar than they are different, and therefore you should be practicing the same overall skills and interviewing techniquest.

That being said, the focus is slightly different.  For implementation, you should be thinking a little more about how you achieving impact through both people and organizational change.  Highlighting leadership ability and getting people and organizations to move outside their comfort zone is key.  Of course all consultancies value this, but it's weighted slightly hired at MI.

Happy to share more.  Just ask.  In the meantime, hope this helps!

Best,

Allen

Hi Deepa,

First of all, good luck!

In terms of the call, make sure that you're really clear on why you're interested in the role! Be prepared with a "Resume Walkthrough" (i.e. pitch about yourself), a "Why Consulting/Implementation" and a "Why McKinsey" answer

Hi Deepa, 

I think Allen has already pointed out the differences you need to pay more attention to. In general, phone screening is aimed to check your personal fit and decide whether they grant you an interview. Look up Preplounge threads on fit interview, PEI, phone screening etc.

Hope it helps and good luck!

GB

Hello Deepa!

Best of luck with that!

There is enormous overlap with the genralist track, so most of the content in this platform and Q&A will be most helpful. 

This said, this 1st phone screening is, in many times, purely FIT. 

If you want to deepen your knowledge on it, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34)

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Hi,

They'll likely ask you the usual suspects: tell me about yourself, why McKinsey, why implementation. Be prepared for these questions and invest time in crafting your stories.

Good luck,

Antonello