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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

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Joining McKinsey & Company - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining McKinsey & Company is that the company was very prepared on their first day. McKinsey & Company employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	43%
Prepared	29%
Somewhat Prepared	14%
Unprepared	14%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at McKinsey & Company are rated an A-. At McKinsey & Company most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 58% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at McKinsey & Company.

Answer	Percent
Every week	41%
Once a month	27%
Once a quarter	18%
Once a year	14%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	29%
No	71%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 10% of employees at McKinsey & Company said they negotiated their salaries. On average, McKinsey & Company employees earn $117,770. McKinsey & Company ranks in the Top 25% for compensation in New York. Learn More about Salaries at McKinsey & Company.

Average Salaries at McKinsey & Company by Department

$139k*

Engineering

$151k*

Product

$95k*

Design

$113k*

Marketing

$123k*

Operations

$52k*

Admin

$132k*

Business Dev

$92k*

Finance

$270k*

Communications

$127k*

Customer Support

$124k*

$112k*

$109k*

Legal

$170k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined McKinsey & Company, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At McKinsey & Company the most common answer selected by employees is a 30 minutes break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at McKinsey & Company, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	20%
Comp & Benefits	50%
Co-Workers	10%
Comfort & Familiarity	10%
Career Advancement Opportunities	10%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	24%
45 minutes	13%
30 minutes	38%
I eat at my desk	25%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	7%
Once a week	20%
Once a month	40%
Once a quarter	20%
Never	13%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

McKinsey & Company ranks in the Top 15% of companies for professional development in New York. 69% of employees feel as though McKinsey & Company is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 65% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at McKinsey & Company.

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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