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Does McKinsey only hire from top universities?
In this video, we deal with another question we get a lot - is it true that McKinsey only hires candidates from the top universities? And what are my chances if I didn't?
In fact, McKinsey does hire a lot of candidates from the best universities in the world, but maybe not for exactly the reason you think. And if you know why, you will have a better chance to get an offer even if you didn't go to one of those schools.
In fact, McKinsey does hire a lot of candidates from the best universities in the world, but maybe not for exactly the reason you think. And if you know why, you will have a better chance to get an offer even if you didn't go to one of those schools.
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Candidate-led vs interviewer-led case interview - truths and common misconceptions
Просмотров 4908 месяцев назад
Anders, a former McKinsey partner and seasoned interviewer explores a topic that is widely covered in various forums: the idea that McKinsey together with a handful of other management consulting firms practice something described as an "interviewer-led" approach to case interviews, while most other consulting firms have something that is more of a "candidate-led" approach. A lot of what you fi...
Is management consulting the right career choice for you? - 6 questions to ask yourself
Просмотров 6678 месяцев назад
Are you thinking about management consulting as a new career or maybe even your first job? In this video, Anders, a former partner at McKinsey, goes through 6 questions that you should ask yourself to know if management consulting is likely to be a good career choice for you, something you would enjoy. It might be difficult to know if you are a good fit for a job you have never done, especially...
How to stand out in a McKinsey interview - understanding the iceberg of empathy
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One particular aspect that your McKinsey interviewer will look for, no matter which PEI dimension you are interviewing for, is your ability to understand the iceberg - to be curious and genuinely interested in other people and see beyond what is at the surface and uncover their true motivations, wants and needs. Consulting is a people job, and you won't be able to achieve positive change if you...
How to stand out in a McKinsey interview - peer mindset
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Anna, a former McKinsey engagement manager, talks about one of the most important concepts you need to understand if you want to stand out in a McKinsey interview - peer mindset. Many candidates come to a case interview with the mindset of a student being tested by a teacher, which is the wrong attitude for a multitude of reasons. Primarily: your job as a consultant is not to sit alone and solv...
Spillover reads - why your PEI skills might be assessed during your McKinsey case interview
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Another frequently asked question: does the interviewer really only assess one dimension of the PEI framework in a given interview? Yes, the interviewer aims to fully assess how you perform against one specific dimension, but is of course also taking notes if there is obvious evidence (positive or negative) that can be helpful in order to assess other dimensions. It might even happen during the...
Inside McKinsey: What are the chances I get to work in a specific industry I like?
Просмотров 2909 месяцев назад
As a part of our inside McKinsey series, we here talk about a question that is asked by many candidates who are about to join a management consulting firm: Will I be able to work in this specific industry that I am interested in (or on a specific topic that I am passionate about)? The answer is yes, you can work in the industry you like, but not only, and not necessarily immediately. Check out ...
McKinsey partner round case interview example (part 3 - FINAL)
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This is the last of three videos where we go through a full McKinsey partner round case interview, analyze the performance of the candidate, and comment on typical mistakes that other candidates make (if you haven't watched part 1 and 2 yet, please go back and do so as they have all the context). In this video, part 3, we wrap up the case with quantitative analysis, synthesis, and communication...
McKinsey partner round case interview example (part 2)
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This is the second of three videos where we go through a full McKinsey partner round case interview, analyze the performance of the candidate, and comment on typical mistakes that other candidates make (if you haven't watched part 1 yet, please go back and do so as it has all the context). Anders, a former McKinsey partner leads the interview, and Anna, a former McKinsey engagement manager play...
McKinsey partner round case interview example with analysis (part 1)
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This is the first of three videos where we go through a full McKinsey partner round case interview, analyze the performance of the candidate, and comment on typical mistakes that other candidates make. Anders, a former McKinsey partner leads the interview, and Anna, a former McKinsey engagement manager plays the role of the candidate. The case is a real case that has been used with hundreds of ...
Inside McKinsey: How soon can I start working internationally?
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McKinsey has many value propositions, and the prospect of working internationally early in your career is one of them. A lot of people are curious about this question: How soon can I realistically start to work abroad if I join McKinsey? Anders, a former partner at the firm, shares his perspective. If you like this type of content, let us know and we will produce more videos that are not necess...
FAQ #12: What types of diversity can be discussed in McKinsey's inclusive leadership interviews?
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Here is another topic that we get a lot of questions about: "I haven't really worked in a diverse environment, so what do I talk about in my inclusive leadership interview?" Well, you have! Inclusive leadership is about spotting diversity, and understanding how everyone's different perspectives as a result can create a stronger team. And diversity comes in many forms. In this video, a former Mc...
FAQ #11: Inclusive leadership - what do I talk about if I don't have formal leadership experience
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.11 месяцев назад
One very common question that we get from candidates that prepare for McKinsey PEI interviews is what to talk about if there is no formal leadership experience in the CV. And that is the case for most candidates that are straight out of university or in the first years of their professional career. In this video we discuss how to approach this issue.
FAQ #10: What should I ask my interviewer?
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We are back with another frequently asked question: "When I do my management consulting interview, and it is my turn to ask the interviewer some questions, what should I ask?" And of course the answer is: Whatever you want to know! Having said that, we have provided some suggestions in this video, where Anders, a former McKinsey partner with 16 years of interviewing experience, shares some pers...
Common mistakes in McKinsey interviews for inclusive leadership
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In this video we discuss the two most common mistakes that candidates make when they talk about inclusive leadership in McKinsey interviews. It is part of a longer, full course on PEI that covers all the dimensions of McKinsey PEI, what skills are being assessed for each dimension, full interview examples, common mistakes and more. Check it out at buildaskill.co/mckinsey-pei-digital-course
FAQ #9 - Can I get the same PEI question twice in my McKinsey interviews?
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FAQ #9 - Can I get the same PEI question twice in my McKinsey interviews?
FAQ #8 - How do I answer "Tell me about yourself" in a McKinsey interview?
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FAQ #8 - How do I answer "Tell me about yourself" in a McKinsey interview?
Former McKinsey partner comments on "Why did I spend 16 years at McKinsey?"
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Former McKinsey partner comments on "Why did I spend 16 years at McKinsey?"
FAQ #7 - How do I answer "Why management consulting?" in my McKinsey interview?
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FAQ #7 - How do I answer "Why management consulting?" in my McKinsey interview?
McKinsey PEI - Personal impact story example - how to get it right
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McKinsey PEI - Personal impact story example - how to get it right
FAQ #6 - In the Entrepreneurial drive story, is it ok that I did not achieve my objective
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FAQ #6 - In the Entrepreneurial drive story, is it ok that I did not achieve my objective
FAQ #5 - Should I open up about my emotions during the PEI interview
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FAQ #5 - Should I open up about my emotions during the PEI interview
FAQ #4 - What type of achievements are good to talk about in the Entrepreneurial drive interview
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FAQ #4 - What type of achievements are good to talk about in the Entrepreneurial drive interview
FAQ #3 - Do I need to have multiple stories for each dimension of PEI?
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FAQ #3 - Do I need to have multiple stories for each dimension of PEI?
FAQ #2 - Is it ok to talk about mistakes in the PEI interview?
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FAQ #2 - Is it ok to talk about mistakes in the PEI interview?
How important is PEI in McKinsey's interview assessment?
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How important is PEI in McKinsey's interview assessment?
Common mistakes in McKinsey PEI interviews - entrepreneurial drive
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Common mistakes in McKinsey PEI interviews - entrepreneurial drive
McKinsey PEI example interview with analysis - entrepreneurial drive
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McKinsey PEI example interview with analysis - entrepreneurial drive
Introduction to McKinsey PEI interview preparations
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Introduction to McKinsey PEI interview preparations