Why McKinsey
McKinsey offered me the opportunity to work on a tremendous variety of interesting projects across industries in sub-Saharan Africa—and at the same time, to tap into expert knowledge and deep leadership in an incredible array of topics. McKinsey truly is the world's biggest think tank, and working here is like doing an on-the-job MBA! Although I am an electrical engineer by training, I have been staffed on engagements in industries such as retail banking, giving me a whole world of new insights.
Commitment to people development
People here are genuinely committed to growing your career through coaching and mentoring. It confirms what McKinsey says—people are its greatest asset.
During my interview process, I got a huge amount of intensive coaching. It was the first time in my life where I got coaching before being employed by a company. I immediately knew that joining McKinsey would hold great growth opportunities for me in my professional career. Even if I didn’t make it through the process, I had already grown in a multitude of ways. It’s encouraging to be with a company that’s so dedicated to making a success of its people!
This is the place for you!
What would my advice be to people considering applying to McKinsey? If you are excited about meeting great people, solving complex problems, working hard, and playing hard—then this is the place for you!
Education
| University of Cape Town |
BSc |
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