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McKinsey & Company is a privately owned management consulting firm committed to accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth. Roundly considered the most prestigious company of its kind, it has achieved a near-universal level of renown by combining transformative technologies and a range of capabilities and working models. The firm’s practice areas address strategic, organizational, operational, and technological issues that challenge its clients. McKinsey consultants work in collaborative teams, have opportunities to make meaningful impact, and engage in challenges to stretch their abilities and further their expertise. McKinsey provides a culture that is distinctive and inclusive, focused on a personalized, flexible, dynamic environment that delivers high-performing and sustainable results. The firm is creating conditions for its colleagues to author their own journey and advance based on individual skills and impact. Visit our Careers website to learn more and apply.?? read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 484

TOTAL RATINGS: 3754

CEO: Bob Sternfels

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McKinsey & Company Interviews

Learn more about the overall interview process at McKinsey & Company from current employees. The majority of McKinsey & Company employees think the interviews are difficult and rate their experience an A+ or 81/100. The average employee completed 5 or more interviews and received a response within a week.

In general, based on 3754 ratings and 484 employees, McKinsey & Company has an overall culture score of A- or 75/100. McKinsey & Company is ranked in the Top 15% of similar sized companies on Comparably. The Executive department, the Marketing department, and the Engineering department are the most satisfied with their experience at McKinsey & Company. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees who have been at the company 2 to 5 Years, and the Product department are the least satisfied.

Interview Sentiment

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Interview Experience

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A+

McKinsey & Company is in the Top 5% of Similar Size Companies

Culture Score

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A-

McKinsey & Company is in the Top 15% of Similar Size Companies

out of 100

How would you rate the interview process at your company?

Answer	Percent
Applied online	35%
Referral	47%
Recruiter	6%
Other	0%
Networking	12%

How did you get your first interview at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Difficult	34%
Difficult	47%
Average	13%
Easy	3%
Very Easy	3%

How difficult would you rate the interview process at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Did your interview process give you a good representation of the culture at your company?

Answer	Percent
Same day	22%
Within a week	57%
1-2 Weeks	14%
2-4 Weeks	7%
4+ Weeks	0%

How long did you have to wait before you heard a response after your last interview?

Answer	Percent
1	8%
2	23%
3	7%
4	31%
5 or more	31%

How many phone/in person interviews did you have before you were hired at your current company?

Who Ranks McKinsey & Company's Interview Process the Highest?

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 83/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 75/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 73/100

Who Ranks McKinsey & Company's Interview Process the Lowest?

Department - Executive 64/100

Department - Product 66/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 66/100

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Recent Questions About the Interview Process at McKinsey & Company

What should I wear for an interview at McKinsey & Company?
Not very casual. A jeans with button down shift should be good enough. You can go more formal is you want though.
Answered 7 years ago