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Got selected for a Mckinsey Meet event, what should I do?

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Most recent answer on Oct 28, 2023

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gave the best answer on Oct 26, 2023

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Hi, Congrats with the invitation! I want to know what I can do prior, what questions to prepare, how to make the most of the event etc. IMO you shouldn't stress too much about that. It's still just a networking event, ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 28, 2023 on Oct 28, 2023
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Networking event with McKinsey. Any tips/suggestions?

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2018

If the on-campus event is invitation-only and is limited to 60-80 people, I agree with other suggestion: you have been flagged as high potential and you shouldn’t be worried about impressing them. If instead this is a ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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McK Leadership Event

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020

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gave the best answer on Dec 02, 2020

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

Hello! My 1st interaction with McK was precisely a similar event! And yes, for sure, you would after the event have to do the whole process. the only difference is that the test, in my case, did not eliminate you ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 31, 2020 on Dec 31, 2020
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Invited to 2 Bain London events, have a VP referral and talked to the HR

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Most recent answer on Sep 16, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 16, 2020

Hi Anonymous! If with partner referral you mean a note to HR saying you seem like a great candidate and they should invite you to an interview, then this almost certainly does the trick. You still need to rock the i ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 16, 2020 on Sep 16, 2020
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McKinsey Virtual Academy Programme

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Most recent answer on Jun 15, 2020

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gave the best answer on Jun 02, 2020

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, I appreciate you laying it all out here, and we are here to support, but you also need to change your attitude! Remember, you're applying to one of the most competitive companies in the world! Most peopl ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 15, 2020 on Jun 15, 2020
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What is the origin of consultancy?

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Recent activity on Mar 29, 2018

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

gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2018

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

Hi, I recommend reading "The Firm" - that is basically the history of McKinsey Best!

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on Mar 29, 2018 on Mar 29, 2018
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