McKinsey consultants strive to deliver distinctive and lasting client impact and seek to build trusting and generative relationships with clients. That is why we hire exceptional people with outstanding capabilities and great potential in four areas. Each area is critical to success in our day-to-day work at McKinsey.
Problem solving
We help leaders solve their toughest and most urgent problems. This not only requires strong problem-solving skills, but also a practical, rigorous sense of what works and what does not work in complex organizations.
Achieving
We strive to deliver distinctive and lasting client impact. This requires tremendous energy, determination, and judgment, particularly when working with multiple client interests under tight deadlines.
Personal impact
We work closely with a wide range of people in their daily jobs. This calls for strong communication skills–particularly when addressing conflicting points of view. We are adept at building trusting relationships with clients to enlist their participation and support.
Leadership
Leading people and fostering productive teamwork are critical to success. Our leadership skills bring people together to drive positive change within organizations.
Your background
McKinsey looks for people from diverse educational and professional backgrounds who are eager to learn and share their knowledge with others.
Our diversity leads us to keener insights, innovative thinking, and sound solutions for our clients. Our wide range of expertise helps us tackle difficult problems that do not fit into easily defined categories. To see how people like you have succeeded at McKinsey, select the background that best matches yours.