I am going to interview for Capability & Insights Analyst at McKinsey for Pharmaceutical and Medical Product, could someone please tell me as in what should I expect from the interview?
Thanks Ken for your response!!
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Dear Vivek,
Usually, HR provides very detailed information in the invitation email to the interviewers in terms of
- # of interviews
- length of each interview
- content of the interviews (Case, PEI, TEI, etc.)
If you have not received any of this information, give them a call to clarify as Ken suggested. Don't go blindly into the interviews.
Cheers,
Florian
All the best with your interviews!
Cheers,
Florian
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Hi Vivek,
i agree with Ken here. I also am very concerned for you as if you don't know what to expect, and you have a day to prepare, how do you expect to be ready? I would highly recommend you postpone if you can.
That said, you should be prepared for any and all of the following:
- A case
- Fit + behavioral
- Brainstorming
- Market Sizing
- Deep-dive questions regarding Pharma + Healthcare Industry knowledge
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Although you will likely get many coaches speculating from experience, it's best to ask the recruiter, especially if your interview is tomorrow!
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Hi!
Agree with Ken on this one, best than hypothesis is best to clarify with HR, they are there precisely to help with these questions
Hope it helps! Cheers,
Clara
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Hey Vivek, I'm up for an interview for the same position, and even I'm perplexed about what is expected from me in these interviews, can you shed some light on your experience, or anyway can we get in touch? I'll be obliged. Thank You!
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