I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Amsterdam) in Jan 2026
Interview
First round consisted of two case studies and personal questions. They communicated beforehand what questions they would ask.
Recruitment team was very nice and approachable. I did not enjoy the interviews, although I usually find case studies fun.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The basic questions on the site, you need to prepare them in depth
It was a one-to-one interview with a consultant. It's a typical case study. The experience was traumatizing. I know my answers weren't great, the consultant was elegant and didn't bother to hide his boredom.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the most difficult situation you have encountered in the workplace? What did you do about it?
Had 2 rounds. First was a virtual interview with 2 sessions back-to-back. One case and one PEI in each. Second was a final in person round, with 3 sessions back-to-back with one case and one PEI each.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Behavioral questions - There are only 4 PEIs which are listed in their career prep site
3 step process. first was a screening then followed with around 7 case studies. the case studies ranged in varying industries and scope. this was done over a course of 2 months