Hi A,
I would say a spike is something the interviewers will remember you by: what is your story? What do you care about? It's best if don't just say I'm passionate about xyz, but you can back it up with past experience (internships, extracurriculars, research etc).
A spike can also mean that you excel in one of the skill areas that McK is looking for (leadership, problem solving, entrepreneurship etc). Again, try to back it up with past experiences and round it out in your CV & cover letter and during the FIT part of the interview.
Even if they don't see a "spike" in your CV, they might want to give you a chance to get to know you better during the FIT interview - that's another chance for you to demonstrate your interests, passions and skills.
If you feel that you already have a strong story, work on communicating it more effectively. If you are not sure yet, gain more experience, do self-reflection and apply again in 1-2 years. Next time focus more on the FIT part of the interview.
Best regards,
Réka
Hi A,
I would say a spike is something the interviewers will remember you by: what is your story? What do you care about? It's best if don't just say I'm passionate about xyz, but you can back it up with past experience (internships, extracurriculars, research etc).
A spike can also mean that you excel in one of the skill areas that McK is looking for (leadership, problem solving, entrepreneurship etc). Again, try to back it up with past experiences and round it out in your CV & cover letter and during the FIT part of the interview.
Even if they don't see a "spike" in your CV, they might want to give you a chance to get to know you better during the FIT interview - that's another chance for you to demonstrate your interests, passions and skills.
If you feel that you already have a strong story, work on communicating it more effectively. If you are not sure yet, gain more experience, do self-reflection and apply again in 1-2 years. Next time focus more on the FIT part of the interview.
Best regards,
Réka