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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): Resume review, marketing philosophy, campaign portfolio Strategy Round (60 min): Marketing strategy development, go-to-market planning Analytics Round (45-60 min): Campaign analysis, metrics interpretation, budget allocation Creative Round (45 min): Campaign ideation, content strategy, brand positioning Leadership Round (45 min): Team management, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder influence
Consultants must influence senior clients. Demonstrate your ability to lead and persuade at all levels.
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.