I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Ciudad de Mexico) in Oct 2013
Interview
The interview was made entirely out of practical examinations and oral tests. The first approach is a written exam. If you pass the exam, you've got to assist an interview with young McKinsey Consultants who just came back from their masters degree. If you pass that interview process they contact you afterwards and you have a similar oral interview with more senior consultants. The interviews flow really easily if you prepare and have background in problem solving.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's the most important factor to consider when analyzing a problem
I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Riyadh) in Apr 2026
Interview
The interview process at McKinsey was highly structured and challenging. It consisted of case interviews and personal experience interviews, where I was assessed on my problem-solving approach, analytical thinking, communication skills, and leadership experiences. The case interviews required me to structure ambiguous problems, analyse quantitative information, and provide clear recommendations, while the personal experience interviews focused on examples of my past achievements, teamwork, and ability to overcome challenges. Overall, the process was rigorous but provided valuable insight into the consulting problem-solving approach.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the key questions they asked me was a case interview question where I had to analyse a business problem, structure my approach, interpret data, and provide a recommendation. They also asked about my previous experiences, particularly situations where I demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (‘Ushayrah, Riyadh Province)
Interview
Rigorous but fair questions - mostly case based. Two sets of interviews x 2 rounds. You only get invited back for the afternoon if you pass the morning round. They expect a high degree of mental math and creativity. Worth prepping for standard case interview style questions, using frameworks but able to adapt them.
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Washington, DC)
Interview
Long process with little to no communication, good folks though. Not too difficult just time consuming. Pulled out after the first round as I lost interest, but appreciated the opportunity to interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Prior experience and what I wanted out of the role