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Life as a consultant

Most people wondering what life is like at McKinsey focus on a handful of topics, ranging from how to navigate the career path to how to achieve work/life balance. Each of these topics is important and personal. While no two experiences or careers at McKinsey are identical, there are some commonalities. Our global Careers site offers helpful information on the following topics:

Open positions in Korea

The Seoul office is accepting applications for business analysts, associates, and summer associates. If you'd like to apply the following documents will be required:

For business analysts: resume, academic transcript, and an essay (optional)
For associates: resume and essay (optional)
For summer associates*: resume

* The summer associate program is for international MBA and advanced professional degree candidates (JD, MD, and PhD) who are graduating next year.

Download a sample resume

Our people

Jungmoo Park
Associate
“Social impact, dramatic personal development, and a talented network. I’ve experienced all these at McKinsey, and they are valuable assets that will stay with me my entire life.”more
Boyoung Kim
Engagement manager
“Working with leading Korean companies growing their global presence helps the Korean economy and allows me to develop broader perspectives on economic and political decisions and become a more balanced world citizen.”more
Hyunjin Choi
Executive assistant
“As an EA, no day is exactly the same; it is fun to work closely with the exceptional people at McKinsey and try to find the best solution together.”more
Richard Dobbs
Director
“After nearly 25 years at McKinsey, I am still invigorated by solving some some of the hardest problems faced by economies, businesses, and organizations.”more
Soohee Han
Senior accountant
“McKinsey is an incredibly stimulating environment that constantly encourages me to push myself to improve my skills.”more
Christine Hong
Business analyst
“I don’t view McKinsey as just a workplace; it’s a dynamic place of learning where we get to make high-impact, lasting decisions that help companies and the country grow.”more
Woocheol Jeong
IT engineer
“McKinsey gives me unique opportunities, like working on virtual, multiple IT projects with colleagues from other offices, and finding the best answer through discussion and collaboration.”more
Jae Jung
Associate principal
“On a scale of 1 to 10, how would I score my decision to come to McKinsey? Easy. 10 out of 10. You will love this place once you join.”more
Charmhee Kim
Asia ombudsman and manager of McKinsey Asia women program
“McKinsey has provided me with unrivalled growth opportunities and flexibility to shape my own career.”more
Yongah Kim
Director
“The thing I love about McKinsey is the sense of noble purpose. We work on key business issues and important social issues, which keeps me inspired.”more
Doona Lee
Visual designer
“McKinsey is a creative workplace that enables me to find and develop my abilities and provides various personal and professional opportunities.”more
Jihye Lee
Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail Practice knowledge expert
“As a knowledge professional at McKinsey, you can get involved with the latest industry topics you are passionate about and contribute to one of the most valuable asset's the firm has, its knowledge.”more
Jeehyun Shin
Director of professional development and recruiting
“I was immediately attracted to the McKinsey mystique while listening to consultants’ stories during a campus recruiting event. McKinsey was love at first sight—and it has never failed me since then.”more
Kyungyeol Song
Associate principal
“I cannot imagine a better place than McKinsey which enables me to learn and grow continuously and reflects my passion to find the truth in all situations. I can do all this while at the same time contributing to significant, sustainable growth of the Korean and global economy.”more
Hyunjoo Lee
Knowledge expert, GFIC-APAC
“The most wonderful part of McKinsey life is the constant opportunities of meeting and learning from other people who can serve as role models and inspiration in my own career.”more
Byungju Park
Engagement manager
“At McKinsey, I have faced critical business issues ranging from high tech industries to public sector. Thus, every single day is full of intellectual challenges and brings interactions with exceptional people making the whole experience here great fun.”more

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McKinsey Korea is looking for talented people who can make a difference for our clients, our firm, and our community. If this describes you, please consider applying for a consultant position at McKinsey.