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McKinsey phone interview

McKinsey & Company Phone interview
Most recent answer on Apr 10, 2024
The best answer (on Jul 19, 2022) 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 19, 2022
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, Congratulations on getting a phone interview! It is well worth clarifying this with HR. Generally I think that's correct - it would be a typical McKinsey style interview over the phone, and you should prepare the ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Phone Assessment: Any tips?

Case Interview Interview Experience McKinsey Phone case Phone interview
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
Anonymous D gave the best answer on Feb 09, 2017
Yes. The case has the same kind of structure as a normal McK interview, but without graphs since it’s via phone. So the interviewer will give you the case problem (in my case it was market entry) and you have to approac ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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Applications to different positions at different MBB offices

application process Applications BCG McKinsey and Bain Phone interview
Most recent answer on Apr 10, 2022
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Andi
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
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 gave the best answer on Apr 09, 2022
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there,  this should not be an issue / impact your chances negatively at this stage. Do note though, especially when the offices are within the same region / system of that MBB firm, it will be quite visible that you ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 10, 2022 on Apr 10, 2022
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Conversation about your candidature-Zoom meetings- mckinsey

Assessment McKinsey Phone interview
Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2021
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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 gave the best answer on Oct 10, 2021
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  It sounds like they are trying to figure out what sort of role you're most suitable for. I would assume the discussion is not a formal interview (as in it won't directly impact your chances of being accepted) ... (read entire answer)
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Have you interviewed for McKinsey Operations, specifically a screening phone interview from HR in the Philippines office? Do help if you have!

McKinsey operations Phone interview
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2021
Nakul
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asked on Nov 11, 2017
Seeking practice sessions for an upcoming McKinsey Operations interview
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What can you bring to the company?

McKinsey McKinsey PEI PEI Personal Fit Phone interview
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 26, 2018) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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 gave the best answer on Mar 26, 2018
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Hi Anonymous, this question is very similar to “Why should I hire you”. I would structure the answer as follows: Step 1: Be ready for an immediate reply. You cannot show you have to think for this question. If you ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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Day of Phone Interview - What to do??

Candidate-led interviews Case Interview case interview preparation interviewer led MBB Phone case Phone interview
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 14, 2017) 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 Nov 14, 2017
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Just do these 4 things: Sleep as much as possible Do 10-15 min of quick math exercises Eat the right food (long carbs, no sugar. probably some sugar right before the interview) Brush up the FIT stories i ... (read entire answer)
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What are the common questions in A.T. Kearney 10 minutes screening call

A.T. Kearney AT Kearney ATKearney Big4 business analyst interviewer led Phone interview
Most recent answer on Jul 24, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 30, 2018) is from:
Benjamin
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ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework
Benjamin
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 gave the best answer on Jul 30, 2018
ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework
Hi Maha, This type of screening is relatively recent, so I've never seen it when I was at ATK. Knowing the firm and given the time frame, I guess this a very level filter to make sure : - you communicate in a clear wa ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 24, 2020 on Jul 24, 2020
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Pre-screen call with Bain Partner in Dubai

Bain & Company Phone interview pre-screening interview
Most recent answer on Jul 24, 2020
The best answer (on Jan 30, 2020) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 30, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, That will be just a standard conversation. Recommend you prepare the following: Tell me about yourself Why Consulting Why Bain Your questions to him In "Tell me about yourself" you should be talking a ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 24, 2020 on Jul 24, 2020
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AT Kearney Middle East phone CV screening - Conducted with every applicant?

A.T. Kearney A.T.K. AT Kearney CV screening dubai Middle East Phone interview
Most recent answer on Oct 02, 2019
Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 02, 2019
Hey A, usually ATK in Dubai follows the three round approach: 1st round includes personal fit, test and a case (or two case interviews instead of a test depending on the position you apply and your previous experi ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 02, 2019 on Oct 02, 2019
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Deloitte S&O First Round Phone Interview

Deloitte Digital Phone interview telephone case interview
Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2019
The best answer (on Jul 31, 2019) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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 gave the best answer on Jul 31, 2019
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, I agree with the previous answers, you won’t have exhibits if it is a phone interview (while you may have some if it is a video interview). The interview process will be the same as for a face-to-face in ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 31, 2019 on Jul 31, 2019
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Over the phone 1st Round

MBB Phone interview
Most recent answer on Jul 30, 2019
The best answer (on Jul 29, 2019) is from:
John
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Ex Bain Case Team Leader I Focus on Private Equity I +80 interviews conducted at Bain I All cases based on real life cases
John
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 gave the best answer on Jul 29, 2019
Ex Bain Case Team Leader I Focus on Private Equity I +80 interviews conducted at Bain I All cases based on real life cases
Hi Jamie, 1) I would strongly advise you to do it in an environment where no one can interrupt you. So hotel room or a rented space in a coworking office could be an option. 2) Similarly, I would take the day off. Ge ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 30, 2019 on Jul 30, 2019
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Best practices for video interview

BCG Phone interview video interview webex
Recent activity on May 31, 2019
The best answer (on May 26, 2019) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 26, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Here are some general recommendations: First of all, check whether they are providing a conference room in a local office If not - find a place with good internet speed and test it multiple times before the ... (read entire answer)
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on May 31, 2019 on May 31, 2019
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Accenture Strategy Senior Manager Interview: What's the interview process? What kind of cases/questions I should expect?

Accenture Strategy Phone interview
Recent activity on Oct 30, 2018
The best answer (on Oct 30, 2018) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, In general the interviews at Accenture are not that structured: No clear guidelines for cases, so the case depends on the interviewer 60% chance that it will be marketsizing 40% chance - profitability and ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 30, 2018 on Oct 30, 2018
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Innogy phone interview and application process

application process germany Innogy consulting Phone interview
Recent activity on Oct 10, 2018
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Mar 31, 2017
Hey! I went through innogy’s application process in Germany, as well. The phone interview was in German and there were no cases or brainteasers. It was basically the standard type of interview: personal fit questions, ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 10, 2018 on Oct 10, 2018
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McKinsey phone interview

McKinsey Phone interview
Recent activity on Jul 13, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 12, 2018
Dear Anonymous A, No, it does not necessarily mean you were not successful. I'll break this down into three scenarios: + Was this an informal/informational interview: Since McKinsey rarely does telephone intervi ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 13, 2018 on Jul 13, 2018
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Consulting Interview Process in Germany

BCG Case Interview consulting German germany Interview interview process MBB McKinsey Phone interview
Recent activity on Jun 19, 2018
The best answer (on Jun 19, 2018) is from:
Dorothea
Expert
Ex-Oliver Wyman with 100% interview success rate - specialized in female career coaching
Dorothea
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jun 19, 2018
Ex-Oliver Wyman with 100% interview success rate - specialized in female career coaching
Hi 1. Has anyone interviewed as a non-native German speaker at B2/low C1 level? I'm still working to improve- the cases in particular would be difficult for me in German at this point but I'm learning. In my exper ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 19, 2018 on Jun 19, 2018
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Preparation for a talk with McK Phone (SOON)

MBB McKinsey Phone interview
Recent activity on May 30, 2018
The best answer (on May 30, 2018) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 30, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, 1) They ask: A story about yourself (walk them through your resume) Why Consulting Why McKinsey Stories (Depending on the country the may or may not ask them by the phone (Leadership, Personal Impact, En ... (read entire answer)
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on May 30, 2018 on May 30, 2018
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Corelation of Interviewer's background with the industry of the phone round case

Industry experience McKinsey Phone interview
Recent activity on Apr 07, 2018
The best answer (on Apr 07, 2018) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 07, 2018
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, based on my experience: Low correlation in first rounds – also due to the fact that specialization for Engagement managers is not as strong as for Partners High correlation in final rounds – at thi ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 07, 2018 on Apr 07, 2018
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Solon Management Consulting Phone Interview Experience?

internship Phone interview Solon management consulting
Recent activity on May 29, 2017
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 29, 2017
Hi! Usually the Solon phone interview is just with HR, so that they can get to know you a bit better and see if you have the right fit. They'll ask you to talk about yourself, your motivations and your interests in TM ... (read entire answer)
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