Hi All,
Recently I have been recruited for Operations Associate role in Mckinsey and I was told there will be a Phone Case Interview. Has anyone gone through that and can you share how does the Phone Case Interview will be conducted?
Thanks, E
Hi All,
Recently I have been recruited for Operations Associate role in Mckinsey and I was told there will be a Phone Case Interview. Has anyone gone through that and can you share how does the Phone Case Interview will be conducted?
Thanks, E
Hi Anonymous,
a phone case interview is quite similar to a typical case interview, although it is usually shorter. I would recommend to pay particular attention to the following points:
# 1. Prepare the place for the call - a quiet environment is a must-have
# 2. Prepare on the wall in front of you the material you need (structures, tips for fit part, etc) – in this way you will have everything already prepared and won't have to look for it during the interview
# 3. Prepare your own questions. One thing many candidates neglect to do at this stage is to prepare their own questions. Relevant questions at the end are a great way to show your interest in the company and get additional points. This is particularly important in a phone/video interview, as the interviewer will naturally connect less with you, so differentiating in this part helps to be remembered. In the first reply at the following post you can find some more information on the ideal type of questions to ask at the end of your call: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/open-house-at-bcg-311
# 4. Smile during the call – even if they cannot see you it's the easiest way to show energy
# 5. Go the extra mile when presenting what you think. This is important in a face-to-face interview, but even more in phone/video interviews where the interviewer cannot see you or your notes. In short, this implies:
Hope this helps,
Francesco
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Hi E,
The phone case interview is not different from any other case interview. At McKinsey, these are typically conducted by the firm alumni, will not have a PEI (Personal Experience Interview) component and (for obvious reasons) will not have exhibits. The questions asked tend to be simpler than in a face to face round, and the pass rate seems to be higher.
One important thing to note: as it is a phone interview, avoid long stretches of silence, talk through your calculations and be extra conscious about creating rapport with the interviewer.
Hope it helps!
Ben.
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