McKinsey Consulting Analyst Recruitment Timeframe

Hi there,

1) What is the common timeframe for the entire recruitment process of consulting analyst role in McKinsey?

The entire recruiting process usually takes a few months and the starting date is usually within a few months from the offer (usually, up to 12 months after the communication of the offer). In terms of the test, you usually hear back after a few weeks.

2) Is it common for McKinsey to initiate recruitment for the Consulting Analyst role in November?

Not sure I understood the question. If they had openings in November for that role, it means they had a recruiting cycle opened in your country in that period. In general, fall is a typical recruiting period for consulting companies.

3) In the event of a rejection, does McKinsey typically reach out to inform candidates, or is it more common for candidates to not hear back (i.e., being ghosted)?

Normally they let you know the results regardless of the outcome.

4) In McKinsey, is it common for there to be a significant time between recruitment stages, such as the approximately two months between CV submission and completing the solve game test that I've experienced?

It might happen, depending on the recruiting situation in your target office. 

Good luck!

Francesco

1. In 95% of cases solve game result will be communicated within up to 5 weeks, so waiting so long is clearly an outlier and you should reach out.

2. Not the norm (usually sooner), but also not uncommon.

3. Top Consulting firms don't ghost candidates. Of course mistakes happen, but they really are the exception and not intencional. They have a good process.

4. The norm is to be faster. And definitely two months after the solve game is an outlier. You should reach out to HR.

Hi there,

1. The common timeframe between the test and hearing about the interviews/rejection is between 1-2 weeks. Currently, we are seeing extended timelines due to a hiring slowdown. Some people are waiting for months to hear back, unfortunately.

2. Depends on the office/location. Not untypical!

3. Yes, they will reach out!

4. Usually not. You can go through the whole process end-to-end in 3-4 weeks if you want to. However, see point 1.

Hoping for the best!

Cheers,

Florian

Hi there,

#1: Don't bank on McKinsey. Apply to lots of other firms.

1. What is the common timeframe for the entire recruitment process of consulting analyst role in McKinsey, including when the results are usually communicated, when the case interviews typically occur, and when onboarding usually takes place?

Could be as quick as a month to more than a year. It all depends on the roll, the cycle, the channel, and, of course, randomness. Typically it should be 2-3 months.

Is it common for McKinsey to initiate recruitment for the Consulting Analyst role in November?

I wouldn't say so. They recruit year-round. 

In the event of a rejection, does McKinsey typically reach out to inform candidates, or is it more common for candidates to not hear back (i.e., being ghosted)?

You should hear back. But there are plenty of incidents where candidates are ghosted.

In McKinsey, is it common for there to be a significant time between recruitment stages, such as the approximately two months between CV submission and completing the solve game test that I've experienced?

More common than you might expect. It happens quite frequently.

And, when they do finally get back to you, they might schedule an interview in 2 days! 

It's just how these firms work (you have to adjust to their timing)

Sorry to hear about the wait. 

Ghosting is more of a system failure than an intention. Formally, they always intend to get back. 

Timelines differ, and especially around the holidays, they tend to become longer. 

If you haven't heard from them in so long, you should follow up with a polite email. But don't assume the game is lost until you get a formal rejection. 

Hope you hear back from them soon!
Cristian