Inside McKinsey in the UK

Life as a consultant

Life as a consultant

Understand how our consultants work, get a flavour of life in the London office and find out about the training and development we offer.more

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

Meet our consultants in person to learn about management consulting and the work we do. We hold regular events where you can get insights into our everyday work, our approach to problem solving and our culture and values.more

Roles at McKinsey

Roles at McKinsey

Whether you have an undergraduate or master’s degree, a doctorate, an MBA or professional experience, we may have a role to suit your background. Find out what we look for and what you would do as a business analyst or an associate.more

Internships

Internships

By joining us as a summer intern, you’ll get a firsthand view of what a career with McKinsey can offer you. Our internship programme is open to MBA students and undergraduates in the penultimate year of their degree.more

How to apply

How to apply

We offer summer internships as well as permanent roles, and you can choose a generalist path or specialise in a particular industry or function. Find details on how to apply, the qualifications you need and the deadlines for applications.more

On our global site

What we look for

We hire exceptional people from many different educational and professional backgrounds who are eager to learn and share their knowledge with others. We look for people who excel at problem solving, show great potential for leadership and have a record of achievement at university, at work and in their personal lives.
For more on what we look for, visit our global Careers site.

Women at McKinsey

McKinsey aspires to be the best professional services firm in the world for women. We provide an environment where you can shape a distinctive career and create lasting impact. Our extensive network of female consultants gives you access to an unrivalled group of peers, mentors and colleagues.
Learn more about women at McKinsey on our global Careers site.

Our people

  • Alexandra

    Alexandra

    Business analyst

    “What I love is that instead of being handed projects to work on, I have a say in the problems I want to tackle.”more

  • Barbara

    Barbara

    Associate

    “Working for McKinsey can be whatever you want it to be: endless options, diverse challenges, high-impact work and inspiring teams.”more

  • Daniel

    Daniel

    Business analyst

    “At McKinsey I have the opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s leading business thinkers in tackling the biggest challenges facing organisations today.”more

  • David

    David

    Summer associate

    “Whatever happens, whether I progress in the firm or find opportunities elsewhere, working for McKinsey is a no-regrets move.”more

  • Giacomo

    Giacomo

    Engagement manager

    “It’s great to think that our analysis has helped to shape the way a whole industry looks at a market opportunity.”more

  • Hattie

    Hattie

    Associate

    “Nothing is so powerful for developing my skills as the constant feedback I get from my engagement manager and fellow team members.”more

  • Ishaan

    Ishaan

    Engagement manager

    “When our analysis translates into a rich discussion where clients see the problem from a perspective they hadn’t considered before, it’s tremendously rewarding.”more

  • Kate

    Kate

    Associate

    “McKinsey has a global platform that gives individual consultants true global mobility rivalling anything that other firms can offer.”more

  • Meg

    Megan

    Summer intern

    “I function best under pressure, so moving to a completely different project every few months really appeals to me.”more

  • Paul Mainwood

    Paul

    Engagement manager

    “Our culture of mentoring means it is everyone’s responsibility to make sure you develop as quickly and as far as possible.”more

  • Qasim

    Qasim

    Business analyst

    “Being at McKinsey allows me to play a part in influencing the outcome of global challenges and making changes that will shape tomorrow’s world.”more

External recognition

Glassdoor best places to work 2013

The best companies to work for in 2013

McKinsey & Company is one of the 25 best places to work in 2013 according to Glassdoor, an online jobs and career community.

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Frequently asked questions

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