Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a consulting position?
For the Santiago office, use our on-line application form
for Business Analyst position. For other offices and/or positions,
please apply through www.mckinsey.com.
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When do I apply?
In the Santiago office, the Business Analyst recruiting process
starts in September every year and all applications will be
received from September 1st to October 12th. For additional
information check our recruiting
calendar.
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All 'top flight' qualifications are advantageous, generally.
Whether or not an M.B.A. would be advantageous in an application
to McKinsey will depend on your current status. Nevertheless
for Business Analyst position it is not necessary to have
an M.B.A.
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Which position am I eligible for?
If you are currently an undergraduate student or have recently
graduated with an undergraduate degree, you will be considered
for a Business Analyst position. If you are currently an M.B.A.
(in U.S.A. or Europe) student or have recently graduated from
a business school or you are pursuing an advanced professional
degree (e.g., masters, Ph.D.), you will be considered for
an Associate position, and in this case you have to apply
through www.mckinsey.com
As an experienced professional, you will be considered on
an individual basis, depending on your experience and achievements.
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Are there opportunities for undergraduates to do summer jobs/internships in the Santiago office?
We do not run a summer internship program for undergraduates
in the Santiago office. We do have a Summer Associate program
for individuals currently studying for an M.B.A. in the United
States or Europe.
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What are the language requirements to work in Santiago office?
All candidates are required to be fluent in English and Spanish (we define fluency as being able to lead a business meeting, as well as being able to read and write).
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If my application is not successful for one office am I able to apply to another one?
Your application will not be reassessed before a period of 18 months has passed since your previous application. A decision from one office is a decision from McKinsey worldwide.
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Can I start in a more senior role?
Apart from a few very highly experienced specialized individuals,
everyone starts at Business Analyst or Associate level.
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Can I start as a specialist or expert?
Yes. Most specialists joining McKinsey have an advanced degree and several years of work experience. They typically have deep industry knowledge or functional expertise. A specialist may serve as an active member of an engagement team, or as a source of primary knowledge support on which the team can draw. The mix of client and knowledge building work performed by our specialists varies from person to person. A few play significant full-time engagement team roles throughout their tenure. Most focus more on knowledge building and on consulting to teams rather than to clients directly.
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How many hours will I work a week?
There is no typical week at McKinsey. There may occasionally be some weekend work but you can usually manage your time to avoid this. Your weekly hours will vary according to the work or engagement you are involved in and teams normally discuss working patterns at the start of an engagement to take into account individual needs and manage 'crunches'.
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Where will I be possibly staffed?
As a consultant in the Santiago office you have the opportunity
to work generally in a project in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile,
however you will have the opportunity to choose other countries
throughout the world. In these cases the consultants typically
spend three nights away from home per week (depending on distance),
nonetheless all teams are encouraged to spend Fridays in the
Santiago office.
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How much can I earn as a business analyst or associate?
McKinsey's starting salaries are competitive and the compensation structure also offers the potential for significant annual increases.
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Is it necessary to include, attach, or send my resume?
No, the only way to apply for McKinsey Santiago is through the on-line application form, which includes the necessary information to make a first decision. If we require more information we will contact you.
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How many people are hired through this process?
There are no limits. The Santiago office has only one recruiting process and we will consider all qualified applicants.
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