The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company in Jan 2011
Interview
Through a personal contact within the firm, my CV and cover letter were sent to a relevant person inside of the organization (a current practice leader and former office manager where I was applying to work at)
After the review of my application, I was called for interviews that would follow the classic McK structure minus one round, since I was interviewing for an intern position:
2 rounds, the FIRST consisting of a "problem solving test" and 3 one-to-one with would be colleagues (typical 15min chatter testing leadership, drive and responsibility + 30-40 min business case).
the SECOND via videoconf consisting of 2 one-to-ones with more senior people
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Nothing in particular. Just know you CV inside out and be cool headed. MAke it is a two way interview.
Online assessment, if successful case interviews and personal experience interview. You will solve a case on a project your interviewer completed. Two interviews in one round. In each interview I started with the personal experience interview. You can prepare this part, make sure to practice with friends or case partners to get more comfortable with this part. The case interview part will cover a case based on a project your interviewer consulted on. I would recommend practicing the Mckinsey example cases on their website.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to be an inclusive leader
Multiple rounds of interview
Personality, Case based and thought provoking
I would suggest, no matter what function you apply for, you should be well prepared with solving guesstimates, and thinking on feet
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Estimate number of guitar teaching centers in India
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company
Interview
very hard problem solving test，need reading fast and good at estimate numbers. find practice exam on their website and must do it.
interview questions is mainly about your understanding of the particular industry for that RA POSITION. for example they asked me about why auto insurance is not profitable and how to solve that problem.