Hi everyone,
Is anyone familiar with McKinsey’s blog writing test? That’s the exam given by their publishing/editorial team called McKinsey Global Publishing. I think they typically ask the candidates to write an article. Any tips will be super helpful! Thanks!
Hi there,
I haven't yet had a candidate take this test, but I'd recommend the following outside-in:
Best of luck!
Oh wow, totally first news for me that this existed! Even after years helping out in the PrepL Q&A, I guess it must a very small pool.
As other said, do as much research as you can -tough if you are shortlisted for this, for sure it´s because you have the credentials have done similar things n the past.
Cheers,
Clara
Thank you so much, Clara! You make me feel optimistic that I might get it. :)
Hi there,
Completely agree with both Christian and Udayan.
Cannot recommend enough doing a good amount of googling and reaching out to people.
Good luck!
I’ll be doing that! Thank you so much!
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Read up as many articles as you can from the McKinsey Quarterly, anything published on their website and also articles from MGI etc. You want to try and mimic their style as much as possible, especially the use of data, charts and how to structure an article.
All the best to you,
Udayan
That’s super useful! Thank you so much!
Sounds like fun! I've not heard of the test before but having worked with a few from the editorial team, I would definitely familiarise yourself with Barbra Minto's Pyramid Principle as well as the wealth of articles that are available on the public domain. Good luck!
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your advice. I’m going to do that.
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your advice. I’m going to do that.