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Should I give up the interview from McKinsey ?

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Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2022
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Hey there, If you have never done a case and only a week to prepare it's going to be tough, especially for McKinsey. I'd approach it the following way: Ask them politely to reschedule again since you are not prepared ye ... (read entire answer)
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Transitioning to Consulting from Engineering background

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Hey there, The timeline seems about right if you are working with an experienced McK coach. However, you still do need to put in the work in between sessions. I usually  connect my coachees with each other to prac ... (read entire answer)
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is having a cheat sheet during virtual interviews be considered as cheating ?

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Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2021
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Hi there, There is no issue in having a fraction table: The interviewer will never know – unless you give answers in an unrealistically short amount of time It is not going to be a relevant differentiator – they ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Framework Development & Communication

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Most recent answer on Mar 28, 2021
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Hey there, I think the misunderstanding comes from the difference between a framework crafted for McKinsey vs. a framework created for other consulting interviews. At the core, McKinsey wants to see creative ideas c ... (read entire answer)
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Offer of screening interview - but no follow through from recruiter. Help!

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Hi, This year the demand for consultants will be low since: The pipeline of projects in smaller and many people will be "Out" All interns were given job offers The best way is to keep pushing and reaching out ... (read entire answer)
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