I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (San Francisco, CA) in Oct 2025
Interview
Online Solve Game, then 1st round. It's back to back 2 interview with business analysts. PEI first then case in each. Case was heavy on creativity and charts were complex. Had a feedback call after rejection.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a challenging situation you encountered when you faced someone with an opposing opinion
Share an example where you worked effectively with people with different backgrounds despite challenges
- Was very well organised and genuinely intellectually stimulating.
- Contrary to what you think, interviewers genuinely want to help you succeed and want you to show your best selves.
- Expenses were reimbursed and I came out of the interview genuinely wanting to work here. You get the impression that people here are talented but humble.
- I felt very taken care of as a candidate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Several case studies interview as well personal fit interviews. You can find most of the questions online.
Applied late a few days after the first deadline. I had already completed solve and so I received an email stating I passed the pre-screening and moved forward to interview around a month after I applied.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (New York, NY) in Apr 2026
Interview
15 minutes of PEI — smooth sailing, enjoyable, really the time to show who you are, your personality and what you've done.
The rest: the case — Not too difficult if you don't let your nerves get the best of you!