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McK PST - Middle East

Does anyone have visibility on how PST's will be carried out, particularly for the Dubai office? I got invited to take the PST but haven't heard anything since.

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on May 07, 2020
Dubai|5+ years | Activity on hold

Hello there,

Indeed the Dubai office didn't yet switch to Imbellus (online) yet - I passed my PST and interviews earlier this year.

The McK Dubai office is still closed - they are being very cautious with reoppening the office. As per my understanding so far, they don't seem that they will open the office before the end of Eid break. 

I would recommend to get in touch with HR, they should give you a clearer answer - however, my bet is that the ealiest PST won't happen before end of June.

Best of luck on the process, and feel free to reach out for any tips regarding the McK Dubai application process.

Best

Khaled

Clara
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on Apr 14, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Worth re-cheching with HR since maybe they have stopped for the moment -some offices have-. 

Here (https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/mckinsey-pst-bcg-potential-test-527) you can have detailed information provided by PrepL. 

Cheers, 

Clara

Luca
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on Apr 11, 2020
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Hello,

I would suggest to reach out to the HR that wrote you. It's likely that it will be postponed after the covid crisis because they want first to assess the effects and recalibrate the hiring targets.
Anyway don't be afraid and write/call the HR, they are there to help.

Best,
Luca

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on May 06, 2020

Dear A,

I would strongly recommend to contact with HR


Good luck.

André

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on Apr 30, 2020
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi,

I recommend to call / email HR without worrying about bothering them. They are there to help

Best,
Antonello

Ian
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edited on May 26, 2020
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

In these situations, always best to check with HR!

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