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(after) the Final round - McKinsey

Expert track finalround McKinsey

Most recent answer on Apr 10, 2024

Dennis

Expert

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, before offer decisions are communicated after the final round, they have to be aligned between HR and the interviewers in the process. This can sometimes take time for various reasons. A few common ones are li ... (read entire answer)

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Senior Knowledge Analyst

expert Expert track McKinsey

Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2022

Florian

Expert

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

Florian

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 18, 2022

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

Hey there, To get straight to the point. I believe / from my observation it is not per se harder to become an expert partner (I have worked with quite a few expert APs who later made partner). The reason you see maybe l ... (read entire answer)

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Expert Track Application & Experienced Consultant Application, Mckinsey

Expert track

Most recent answer on Jan 03, 2022

Lucie

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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Lucie

Expert

gave the best answer on Dec 31, 2021

10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Hi there, first of all, I am sorry for the anxiety you are going through right now. I am on the expert track myself, let me share my point of view: 1. I am wondering whether the interview format and evaluation are dif ... (read entire answer)

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MBB expert consultant track

expert Expert track MBB

Most recent answer on May 24, 2021

Ken

Expert

Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Ken

Expert

gave the best answer on May 22, 2021

Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

It's hard to generalise as there is quite a range amongst expert tracks too. Do you have a specific question? The largest differences are the focus on your client work and the expectations on developing expertise.

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Meaning of the job title in the McK advert - an expert track or practice affiliation?

Expert track McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on May 22, 2021

Ken

Expert

Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Ken

Expert

gave the best answer on May 22, 2021

Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

It's hard to say without seeing the full job description. Technically both an Associate or Specialist are consultants but being foucsed on Supply Chain or Procurement will likely mean you are on the Expert Consulting no ... (read entire answer)

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Finding "Metals and Mining" Practice Cases

Actively preparing for interviews with McKinsey Expert track industry specific Metals mining cases Specialist

Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2020

Robert

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

Robert

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gave the best answer on Oct 15, 2020

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

Hi Dre, While I don't know a specific case book focusing on metals and mining industry, this is the most comprehensive library of case books on 1 page which I am aware of: https://masterthecase.com/case-interview-case ... (read entire answer)

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Growth in an Expert role in McKinsey

DataScience Expert track McKinsey Specialist

Most recent answer on Jan 08, 2020

Sidi

Expert

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Sidi

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 07, 2020

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! You have to really understand what this role entails! Being an expert at McKinsey is (usually) extremely demanding regarding travel requirements and building your relevance internally! Data science is a hot topic ... (read entire answer)

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