Mckinsey final round Interview

Hi there,

Yes, you do. 

Especially with the final round, they want to make sure that you're really good. 

If they're borderline about you, then'll ask the first round interviews or in some situations they'll decide to organise a third round. 

Best,
Cristian

Usually, yes. But if you've a brilliant round of 1st interviews, maybe a single “Yes” does the trick. Also helps if you've got an offer from BCG.

Hi Idris,

Q: Do you have to get a yes from the two interviewers to get an offer?

All final-round interviewers should agree that you should get an offer in order to receive one. If one says yes and the other has doubts, at McKinsey you might be offered an extra interview round. 

Good luck!

Francesco

Hi Idris,

Yes. You need a yes from both interviewers.

Here's some reading to help you in the prep: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/pitfalls-case-interview-preparation

If you really, truly want to get an offer and you want it that badly, consider coaching! It's the #1 way to improve your odds.

Siding with Clara - I have witnessed cases in which a competing offer for another firm acted as a potential “changer” when the two 2nd round interviewer where “on the verge” of yes (I mean really close already, but not 100% sure).

Hello,

Yes - both interviewers should be willing to hire you. (That said, it's ok if one is a more lukewarm yes while the other is an enthusiastic yes)

In my experience, you absolutely and always need a ‘Yes’ from both partners from the interviewing stage. As far as I understand it, unanimity is almost always required at 2 key nodes of the McKinsey consultant's journey: at hiring and, should the consultant's journey proceed in that direction, at firing.

Now, can an initial ‘No’ be persuaded to a ‘Yes’ at the Decision Conference based not on sentiment but on a re-visit of the various assessment metrics of the performance? 

Yes, absolutely. 

But unless things have changed, I can't see one partner insisting 'No' but the candidate still gets hired.