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Found 8,962 of over 10K reviews
4.3
87% Recommend to a Friend
McKinsey & Company Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels
83% Approve of CEO

Found 8,292 of over 10K reviews

4.3
87%
Recommend to a Friend
83%
Approve of CEO
McKinsey & Company Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels
Bob Sternfels
991 Ratings
Pros
  • "Great work life balance & culture(in 118 reviews)

  • "Learn a lot with senior managers(in 107 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "Lifestyle - lots of travel away from home(in 178 reviews)

  • "poor work/life balance; constant pressure to keep up with up or out policy(in 78 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Former Employee, more than 8 years

      Best employer

      15 May 2023 - Associate 
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Up or out Career development on steroids

      Cons

      Long hours Stress Travel Frequent changes

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    2. 4.0
      Former Employee, more than 5 years

      Great place to broaden skills, industry knowledge, experience and meet with amazing people

      22 May 2023 - Associate in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Learning skills that are not available anywhere else!

      Cons

      Sacrifice on work-life balance i.e. only work and difficult to find life outside work

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    4. 5.0
      Former Employee, less than 1 year

      good company

      10 May 2023 - Anonymous Employee in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I was greatly supported by remote work during the pandemic from McKinsey. They have provided us for the needed techonlogy and resources used to effectively work at home, which is helpful for my wellbeing and work-life balance.

      Cons

      I think McKinsey is good. i have no comments about its cons/

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    5. 5.0
      Current Employee, less than 1 year

      Great place to work and grow

      7 May 2023 - Associate in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
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      Pros

      - Amazing people with great learning opportunities - High amount of coaching and access to expertise - Genuine care for people

      Cons

      - Work hours can be long

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    6. 3.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      Pros and Cons

      6 May 2023 - Business Analyst in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Sometimes stimulating work and nice travel perks

      Cons

      Work life balance and emergent requests

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    7. 4.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      Nothing special

      3 May 2023 - Digital Marketing Specialist in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Having so much clients to practice

      Cons

      Copy/Paste concept from Alumni network

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    8. 5.0
      Current Employee

      Great

      22 Apr 2023 - Associate in Singapore
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great company to work at

      Cons

      Client facing stress, potential volatile hours

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    9. 5.0
      Former Employee

      Good work and life balance

      6 Apr 2023 - Associate in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Prestigious management consultancy firm and good exit options

      Cons

      Work life balance can be difficult

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    10. 5.0
      Current Employee, more than 1 year

      good culture

      5 Apr 2023 - Project Analyst in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      benefits, expense and good leadership

      Cons

      working hours, traveling alot for clients

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    11. 4.0
      Former Employee

      Great place to learn

      29 Mar 2023 - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great place to learn, many opportunities to grow, great colleagues

      Cons

      Intense culture, a lot outside your control

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