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Master Case Interview Structure
McKinsey expects MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) frameworks and hypothesis-driven problem solving.
- Practice profitability, market entry, M&A, and operations cases
- Structure issues before diving into details
- Keep your approach data-driven and organized
Sharpen Mental Math & Charts
Fast, accurate mental calculations and chart interpretation are essential.
- Memorize key percentages, growth formulas, and breakeven math
- Practice interpreting market sizing charts and trend graphs
- Explain insights clearly and concisely
Prepare Personal Experience Interview (PEI)
McKinsey’s behavioral part is as important as the case — use leadership and impact stories.
- Develop STAR-based stories (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Focus on impact and influence
- Show resilience, teamwork, and leadership
Communicate Hypotheses Clearly
State your hypothesis early and update as new data emerges.
- Make thinking transparent
- Adapt hypothesis with evidence
- Summarize key insights for the interviewer
Common McKinsey & Company Interview Mistakes
✅ Pause and outline a MECE framework first to avoid scattered analysis.
✅ Practice mental math daily; approximate smartly but validate results.
✅ Use concrete impact-driven stories; quantify outcomes when possible.
✅ Pause to summarize and realign with interviewer after each analysis block.
✅ Conclude each case segment with what you would analyze next and why.
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The McKinsey & Company Interview Process: Step by Step
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Online Application
Submit resume with top academic results, leadership roles, and quantifiable achievements.
Problem Solving Test (PST) / Digital Assessment
Math-heavy critical reasoning test; focus on charts and quantitative analysis.
First Round Interviews
Two interviews with a mix of PEI (behavioral) and live case interviews.
Final Round Interviews
2–3 partner-level interviews with deeper case dives and high-level strategy discussion.
Offer & Onboarding
Receive and negotiate offer; onboarding to assigned practice or region.
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