Hi There
I've passed the PSG test with success and I have many comments regarding the eating rules in the Ecosystem game.
I have a list of suggestions to make the game more logic and structured.
Is it a good idea to reach out Mckinsey and discuss these points and the possibility to improve the game?
Thank you
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Hi there,
Sure, why not? Just send an email to the recruiter, positioning it as a suggestions and telling them you'd want to contribute to how the game is built. I'm sure they will appreciate it.
Best,
Cristian
Hi there,
Please don't do this…
I can't see this coming across well. All I see here is downside risk (there really isn't upside).
Sit tight, so through the steps, and, once you're in, then look to provide input into the game/hiring process!
Now, it's important to not get distracted…focus on what matters now (case + fit).
Case Reading: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case
Fit Reading: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question
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If you get into McKinsey there is an option to work with the team that designs cases and PSG test etc. to improve it. There is no harm in providing feedback even if you don't but I would wait till your interview process has reached its end before doing so.
Thank you for your response Udayan. So it is not recommended to give feedback before starting interviews?
I just think its better to wait so they don't misconstrue your feedback.
Ok. I was thinking the opposite that it can give me additional points! Now the question if I will not have the opportunity to get to the interviews by any cause, shall I contact them?
I would also wait until you are finished with the interview rounds before giving “constructive” feedback on how you think they could improve the mini game.
While you might be trying to reap some extra benefits for yourself with this (or your intentions might simply be altruistic), there is always a chance that it could make you seem like a smartass. So I wouldn't take the risk.
Just wow them in the interviews with your personality and abilities.
Best of luck
Nah, not really. That will be noise in your recruiting process. No upside, potential downside.
If you want to do that do it when recruitment is out of sight. Hopefully because you're in (but also if you're out).
Hello Pedro Is it really complicated to this point? This means that we need to accept everything even if it doesn't make sense and there is no way to give suggestion for improvement.
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I wouldn't expect a candidate to question the interview process while going through the interview process. If feels like they want to be hired using different criteria than the ones being assessed in the interviews, and it can be perceived as lack of self control. You also don't really know what's the "sauce" behind the test, and risk being perceived as someone who is not quite evidence based. None of these are positive. I've seen people get offers after explaining why the interviewer is wrong in the case interview. But... that has shown excelent problem solving skills on what they were being judged. You are not being hired to improve those tests, meaning that being great on that has absolutely no positive impact in how you are evaluated.
Hi Cristian Thank you for your response. I'm seeing a split here between who is with giving feedback and who is against. Is it really risky to try to give feedback and try to suggest some ideas?