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McK partner round

Final Round McKinsey McKinsey Final Round Preparing for final round at McK
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 03, 2024) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Feb 03, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, Congrats! 95% of partner rounds are just as standardized as the first round. The reason why you read about freestyle partner experiences is that they deviate from what people expect, hence they post about it ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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McKinsey PEI - Inclusive Leadership examples

McKinsey McKinsey Final Round McKinsey PEI
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 23, 2020) is from:
Ken
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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Ken
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gave the best answer on Oct 23, 2020
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
I know this is the new twist to the leadership question for McKinsey this year around diversity and inclusion which is causing some uncertainty. I've discussed this with many candidates where I don't think you need to s ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 30, 2023 on Dec 30, 2023
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Final Round to Decision - A Survey

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Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 26, 2022) is from:
Moritz
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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
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gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Hey there, Personally, I had offers and a rejection within the same day. In case of McKinsey, I had barely left the building when the Partner called me with the good news. However, there’s a very high degree of variabil ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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McKinsey Hiring Decision

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Question edited on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 24, 2021) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Apr 24, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, In general, difficulty across all McK interviews should not deviate much since they are developed in specific sessions with coaches and calibrated to ask the same types of questions, have a similar difficul ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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How does McKinsey Partners' decision meeting happen? Do HR managers have a say?

McKinsey Final Round
Question edited on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 17, 2021) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Jan 17, 2021
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Several points: HRs do not participate at all. Your feelings are very subjective. It might be the case that you'll get the opposite feedbacks from what you expect If 2 partners support you and 1 is against ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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What is the room for error in a final round interview?

McKinsey McKinsey Final Round
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 26, 2020) is from:
Bob
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Bob
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gave the best answer on Nov 26, 2020
Hi, I went through the process this year for McK. I didn't make any mistakes in the second round so I can't comment on the margin of error personally. However, I know one of my friends made 3 math errors this year (he ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Final Round Interview

2ndround Case Interview Final Round Interview management consulting MBB McKinsey Final Round Preparing for final round at McK second round
Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 30, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Sure - happy to share a few tips for the final round.  Here they are: Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewer. It's imp ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 30, 2023 on Oct 30, 2023
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McKinsey Final Round PEI--switching the first round episodes into different dimensions?

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 20, 2022) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Oct 20, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, The issue that interviewers have with providing feedback on the PEI is that they cannot go into any details that would spill the secret sauce. Hence, their feedback is usually only directionally useful but not ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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Mckinsey Final Round

Final Round McKinsey McKinsey Final Round
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 02, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jun 02, 2021
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Hi there, The truth is, no one knows for sure (but the partner ;)). The perception of a candidate is often subjective. You may feel you have done great and be rejected and the other way around. There seem to be impr ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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McKinsey Partner Final Round Questions

Interview McKinsey McKinsey Final Round Preparing for final round at McK
Most recent answer on Sep 12, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 12, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 12, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! Be ready to discuss your motivation and thinking behind some of your professional and academic choices.  In short, WHY did you do what you did.  Then also to go deeper into your motivation as to WHY you want t ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 12, 2023 on Sep 12, 2023
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Success stories for hope

McKinsey Final Round Mckinsey Final Round - No answer
Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 30, 2023) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Aug 30, 2023
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! Well, one of my mentees didn't hear back for almost a week after interviewing with an MBB in the Middle East, and then received a rejection email from recruiting. But the next day he was called by a Partner who cong ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 01, 2023 on Sep 01, 2023
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When will candidates hear back after a McKinsey final round?

McKinsey Final Round
Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 20, 2020
Hi there, You normally hear back from them on the following 2 business days, so in your case if would probably be Monday or Tuesday. There are some exeptions from time to time when of the interviewer is super busy and ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 01, 2023 on Sep 01, 2023
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Mckinsey Final Round

MBB McKinsey Final Round
Most recent answer on Jul 26, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 26, 2023) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Jul 26, 2023
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, Congratulations on making the final round! It depends on the office - some will let you know on the same day, whereas others can take up to a few weeks. Either way, you should hear back soon. Best of luck!
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on Jul 26, 2023 on Jul 26, 2023
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Mckinsey values question

McKinsey & Company McKinsey Final Round
Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 27, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, I would like to assure you that this is a relatively new format for the personal fit part that McKinsey is currently experimenting with. As such, whil ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 28, 2023 on Feb 28, 2023
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Mckinsey values question

McKinsey & Company McKinsey Final Round
Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 27, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, I would like to assure you that this is a relatively new format for the personal fit part that McKinsey is currently experimenting with. As such, whil ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 28, 2023 on Feb 28, 2023
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McKinsey final round virtual vs in person

McKinsey Final Round
Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2022
Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 12, 2022
First off - congratulations. You are already in a very small percentage of people who get this far! If you are well prepared, it won't make a difference! In my recent interview experience with BCG UK this autumn, I had ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 20, 2022 on Dec 20, 2022
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McKinsey Final Round PEI--letting the Partner pick ?

McKinsey Final Round McKinsey PEI
Recent activity on Nov 04, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 04, 2022) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 04, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  First of all, I think this is a great position to be in to have sufficient relevant stories to allow the interviewer to pick.  I would recommend that you pick one yourself and provide a pitch to the interview ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 04, 2022 on Nov 04, 2022
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McKinsey PEI--Entrepreneurial Drive: Project in progress?

McKinsey Final Round McKinsey PEI
Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 23, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 23, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: Is it okay to talk about something that is still in progress for Entrepreneurial Drive?  I agree with Jorn, it depends on what you can present in terms of results and if what you have achieved so far can st ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 25, 2022 on Oct 25, 2022
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Timeline for Relocation or Signing Bonus after Accepting Offer

Final Round HR MBB McKinsey McKinsey Final Round offer relocating relocation Sign on Bonus start-date
Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 17, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 17, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You should get the relocation bonus within 1-2 months. (whereas sign-on bonus is when you sign). It's worth looking at the contract itself as these terms will be specified (you can also directly ask the recrui ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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McK Interview PEI

Mck McKinsey Final Round
Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 08, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I find everyone here is trying to memorize and plan for every single step. You need to be ready for anything. From a McKinsey offeree of mine yesterday: "You called it on the PEI’s… one of the partners was lik ... (read entire answer)
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