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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): Operations background, leadership style, process improvement experience Technical Round (60 min): Case study on operational challenge, data analysis, process optimization Behavioral Round (60 min): STAR method questions, team management, crisis situations, stakeholder management Presentation (45-60 min): Present operational improvement plan or efficiency initiative to panel Final Round (45 min): Meet senior leadership, culture fit, vision for operations function
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.