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McKinsey Interview Preperation

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Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2022

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

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Hello! I just published an expert case, that is quite HARD and for sure very LONG, since it has multiple long math questions with many calculations. https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-l ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 07, 2022 on Jul 07, 2022
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What does it mean after the first round at Mckinsey?

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Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2022

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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous, In general it's a good sign, but there is nothing against taking your phone and politely asking your HR contact about the real reason for that. Everything else is speculation. Hope that helps - if so, ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 30, 2022 on Jan 30, 2022
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No response after the 1st interview of second round with Mckinsey

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Most recent answer on Nov 12, 2021

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Hi there, McKinsey normally focuses a lot on having a good recruiting process. If they mentioned one additional interview, I don’t think they will cancel it, even if your performance in the first interview was not good. ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 12, 2021 on Nov 12, 2021
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McKinsey Cases for Practice

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Most recent answer on Aug 16, 2021

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Hi there, Darden list their cases by company and has a few McKinsey cases (2 total) Ross also flags which cases are McKinsey (7 total) Stern has 11 Interviewer-led cases (McKinsey).

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on Aug 16, 2021 on Aug 16, 2021
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HR First interview for McKinsey

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Most recent answer on Aug 13, 2021

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, This is a simple resume screening interview conducted by a few offices now. There are usually 4 types of questions asked Guide me through your resume Why consulting Why McKinsey What skills have you learned t ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 13, 2021 on Aug 13, 2021
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What is the best answer for "Tell me about a time you had to learn a topic quickly"?

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Most recent answer on Jun 18, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2021

The PEI questions aim at getting to know your personality better, so it is an extremely important part of the interview, but there is no right answer. Try to be yourself and explain something remarkable that defines you ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 18, 2021 on Jun 18, 2021
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McKinsey interviews BA / Associate

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

gave the best answer on Nov 20, 2020

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Hi, The interviews are exactly the same. However, the bar will be a bit higher, since you should be able to demonstrate more business judgment / experience. If you are already being considered for a Junior Associate r ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 31, 2020 on Dec 31, 2020
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Are McKinsey cases really interviewer-led?

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Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2020

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Hello there! No, the stereotype is not true, McKinsey cases can be both interviewer-led or candidate-led, it depends on the interviewer. It's better to practice both formats and not to worry which one will be at your ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 30, 2020 on Dec 30, 2020
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McKinsey Imbellus Test : What makes a pass/fail?

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Most recent answer on Nov 04, 2020

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Hi there, Possible reasons for failure in the McKinsey Imbellus test include: You did not manage to create a sustainable ecosystem in Ecosystem Management You did not manage to defend the plant long enough in Pl ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 04, 2020 on Nov 04, 2020
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McKinsey Digital Assessment Test London Office

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Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2020

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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2020

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Hello! First important question here: is this the numerical and quant test or the Imbellus? I am asking since, despite all test are very similar and test the same concepts, Imbellus prep should also emcompass some g ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 30, 2020 on Oct 30, 2020
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What do you understand for "risks" in a final recommendation?

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Most recent answer on Sep 11, 2020

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Hello Floyd, The risk section is maybe the most tricky part of final recommendation. In a nutshell, you should mention what are the potential roadblocks or critical points of your recommendation. As Francesco has said ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 11, 2020 on Sep 11, 2020
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I have a zoom meeting with a McKinsey HR recruiter tomorrow, what should I expect?

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Most recent answer on May 19, 2020

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Be comfortably prepared with: 1) Why Consulting 2) Why McKinsey 3) Why this role You need to have your story ready, and convince them you are passionate + serious about joining McKinsey AND that you are an i ... (read entire answer)

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on May 19, 2020 on May 19, 2020
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