McKinsey Data Scientist TEI Technical Interview

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New answer on Sep 30, 2023
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Anonymous A asked on Dec 20, 2017

Hi,

Does anyone know what kind of case interview will be asked in the TEI - Technical round of the Mckinsey case interview? This is different from the PEI. This is for the role of a Data Scientist.

Any leads would be much appreciated.


Thanks!

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Alberto
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replied on Sep 30, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there,

TEI and PEI interviews at McKinsey are different. While both will look into some of your previous stories, PEI focus on evaluating your soft skills and TEI on the technical ones for your specific role (data scientist in this case).

Best,

Alberto

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Vlad
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replied on Dec 21, 2017
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

I know about 2 different cases:

  1. Applying to McKinsey in-house data science company that they bought recently - QuantumBlack as an experienced data scientist. They tested the SQL requests a bit, but more thoroughly they tested the skills in Python programming and data architecture.
  2. Applying to McKinsey as a data scientist to R&I department as a PHD hire. The process was very similar to the standard R&I process at McKinsey. They usually ask the cases and PEI, but PEI is less structured (have 5-6 stories in mind and adapt them quickly). They also tested the specific knowledge of the industry in the PHD thesis for this candidate.

Best,

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Clara
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replied on May 15, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

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