I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (New York, NY) in Dec 2008
Interview
The firm use a case interview format. For a candidate, i would recommend to go through some of the case interview books (vault, wetfeet) as well as business school consulting club casebooks (google harvard business school casebook etc). The interviews are very well organized, with clear instructions on the firm's website, timely feedback on your performance during the last interview, and suggestions on the area you should improve during your next interview. All the interviewers and HR stuffs are very efficient, professional and friendly.
First, there is a computer test screening. Then, you get invited for the first round interview, usually conducted by an AP. Then, for second round, you have two interviews with Partners. You get feedback quickly, less than a week between interview and feedback
3 stage interview with increasing seniority. Opportunity to prepare with current colleagues prior to interview which was useful. Straight forwards process, no big suprises if you prepare in advance but prep is needed
Prepared for assessment but did not make it through first stage. Not difficult but high pressured with time constraint. Lots of materials on youtube which can be used for reference
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