Fellow applicants have rated the interview process at McKinsey & Company with 4.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 89% positive. To compare, the company-average is 78.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Fellow roles take an average of 34 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at McKinsey & Company overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at McKinsey & Company as a Fellow according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 60%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Skills test: 10%
Phone interview: 10%
Personality test: 10%
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The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company in Feb 2010
Interview
The interview process consisted of a problem solving test and a round of 2 interviews. If you succeeded in the first round, you would pass to a second one, where you would have 2 more interviews. The problem solving test was, in my opinion, very long. I would recommend you to be prepared for this and to practice so that your mind is ready at the time.
In terms of the interview, I would recommend you to be prepared for very general questions, and be able to make an estimation through logical thinking. I don't think it is possible to prepare much for these type of questions. My advice would be to be familiarized with business terms and problems and, when the question arrives, be prepared to apply it in a creative manner. It is also important that you have a framework when you answer your questions, and that you start from there. For the case I would also recommend you to take your time and not rush to answer. I think that the worst thing you can do is say an absurd thing.
Each interview followed the same structure: personal background - you have to provide a situation in which you have demonstrated leadership skills and drive achievement -, case, questions.
It was really pleasant, and also the recruiter was very personable and they gave resources to prepare for the interview. Also got the chance to talk with their consultants to gain insights on the interview process
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Tell me about a time you had to achieve excellence in a difficult setting
First a few minutes of Introduction, then some Personal Fit questions as per their distinct dimensions on their website, then a 25 minute Consulting Case, ad finally some minutes for QnA.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to deal with conflict
Very professional and organized, clear how to prepare and what to expect. People from reception to interviewers all very friendly and made me feel that they want me to succeed
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where I have demonstrated leadership skills before