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McKinsey phasing out PST in favor of SHL

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Anonymous A asked on Mar 19, 2019

I've been told that McKinsey in the EMEA region is phasing out the PST in favor of SHL tests. Can anyone confirm this?

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Francesco
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replied on Mar 19, 2019
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Hi Anonymous,

McKinsey indeed moved from PST to SHL in some countries in Europe (eg Italy) although not in all of them; in other regions such as the Middle East and South-East Asia it still uses the PST. I would recommend to verify with HR the current status for the geography interesting for you.

Hope this helps,

Francesco

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Anonymous replied on May 13, 2020

Dear A,

Yes, you are absolutely right. PST test will be replaced with Imbellus.

Best,
André

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Joseph Leon Ikhalo replied on Mar 27, 2019

I took the SHL with Mckinsey African Delivery Hub when I applied in 2016.

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Anonymous E on Dec 28, 2019

did you have to do the PST after SHL?

Anonymous D replied on Mar 27, 2019

In Colombia they have switched from PST to Imbellus AI game.

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Andrew on Apr 09, 2019

Same in Argentina. Do you know someone who took this imbellus test ?

Sebastian on Apr 09, 2019

Yes Andrew, have a few friends who have taken it

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McKinsey now has the Imbellus

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Anonymous C replied on Mar 21, 2019

I took SHL last month in US.

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Anonymous B replied on Mar 19, 2019

Took the PST recently for McK in the Middle East.

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B replied on Mar 19, 2019
McKinsey cases only

To my knowledge they still use PST to phase out candidates

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