I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Johannesburg) in May 2025
Interview
Typical consulting interview. Behavioral and Case based. Were very helpful with resources provided. Not as communicative as I would have prefered thorughout the process. My interview was 3 weeks later than what it was scheduled to be.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you demonstrated leadership in a diverse team environment and fostererd effective teamwork, especially in complex situations with many stakeholders.
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (San Francisco, CA)
Interview
Interview was a straightforward case study, and a McKinsey-specific Personal Experience Interview. This was difficult but I was able to prepare, so it was not too challenging after preparation. The team was very kind throughout the process and I was able to request information on the interview style ahead of time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a challenge and how you overcame it?
Passed the online test and then had a round 1 interview. I got a rejection call shortly after. Interviews were a mix of behavioral and technical. Difficulty depends on difficulty of case.
First you get an HR Round, then 2 back to back interviews then 3 interviews. The overall process took around 2-3 weeks, it was not very difficult very fast turnaround
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
PEI, describe a specific scenario and then get asked details