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Interview rounds
Interview formats and timelines vary by team, level, and location. Use this guide as preparation, not a guaranteed sequence.
Two back-to-back interviews, each ~45 minutes. Each interview includes a case study and Personal Experience Interview (PEI) questions testing a specific leadership dimension.
Phone Screen (30-45 min): SQL basics, data analysis philosophy, tool proficiency Technical Round 1 (60 min): Live SQL coding, query optimization, data manipulation Technical Round 2 (60 min): Take-home case study with data analysis and visualization Technical Round 3 (45 min): Case study presentation, dashboard design discussion Behavioral Round (30-45 min): Stakeholder communication, business acumen, collaboration
McKinsey interviewers want to see you lead the case, not just respond to questions. Lay out your structure, make hypotheses, and drive toward a recommendation.