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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 (45-60 min): 1-2 coding problems, basic data structures and algorithms Technical Round 1 (45-60 min): Data structures, algorithm optimization, edge cases Technical Round 2 (45-60 min): System design or advanced coding problem Technical Round 3 (45-60 min): Domain-specific questions, architecture discussions Behavioral Round (30-45 min): Team collaboration, conflict resolution, project ownership
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.