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InterviewI applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Zagreb)
It was an hour and a half interview. The first part was about personal achievements and the second was the case study. It is necessary to prepare for both parts and come up with personal achievements in advance as they expect that you did something special.
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- Name a few examples where you had to overcome difficult situations.
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InterviewI interviewed at McKinsey & Company
Prima Intervista Attitudinale con un membro del team HR, poi 2 Business Cases con 2 partner differenti. I casi erano basati su clienti reali dell'azienda, o comunque erano approssimati, non erano scenari fantasiosi come in altre interviste di consulenza. Il mio colloquio era per l'ufficio di Milano.
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InterviewI interviewed at McKinsey & Company
Personal Experience Questions and Maths questions. 40 percent personal experience and 60 percent maths. There were two interviewers who each asked both types of questions. Each interview lasted around 45 minutes.
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- What was a time where you overcame a challenge?
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InterviewI interviewed at McKinsey & Company
A really clear and well structured interview process, I was provided with a buddy to assist in interview technique. The team were accommodating with allowing all the interviews to take place online.
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- Provide us with an example of a time where you managed a diverse team
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InterviewI interviewed at McKinsey & Company
In person computer test, international, referred back to first choice country Round 1, two case+fit interviews by Manager level, in person Round 2, two case+fit interviews at Principal and Partner level, in person
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InterviewI applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company
Three rounds total: 1st round phone screen with HR (15 min); 2nd round virtual with hiring manager (45 min); 3rd round virtual with hiring managers for different locations (45 min)
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- 1st round: What is your understanding of the role? Talk through how your past 3 or so roles related to this position. Why are you interested in this job? What are your salary expectations?
- 2nd round: Why now / this position? What would be most exciting & most challenging to you about the role? Give an example of when you're at your best >> when you're coaching, dealing w/ ambiguity, standing ground. Scenario question of how you would advise someone on a specific decision.
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Tough but to be expected. Have to prepare a lot. Not so much about how capable you are but how prepared you are. Kind of stupid. Don’t underestimate PEI even if you have to make some of the stuff up
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You will receive email confirming your application and inviting you booking of appointment for phone interview but you must complete the Online assessment which comprise of English language, critical thinking, attention to details and general knowledge. After that stage will be the virtual interview
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PEI and Case Study. Technical questions around resume. Problem solving tested and organizational behavior questions. Projects and skills in depth questions. Case Study round - interviewee led. Questions on assumptions taken with reasoning.
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Foi longo, de grande aprendizado… foi a minha última entrevista antes de começar a empreender por ter me dado diversos insights. Cheguei na fase de entrevistas final e o Feedback foi de grande valia.
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