McKinsey & Company - Tel Aviv Office



Our recruiting process typically comprises three stages: Screening stage, where you will be asked to take two multiple-choice quantitative tests; click here (PDF - 361 KB) for samples of the tests: A 26-question problem-solving test designed to simulate the types of analyses we do—does not require prior business knowledge or mathematical ability and does not allow calculators An advanced problem-solving test consisting of ten multiple-choice questions, for which a calculator will be provided First round of interviews, including two interviews. Each interview comprises a verbal case study and a personal interview. Final round, including: Three or four interviews, in the same format as in the first round A group exercise Feedback from assessors will be given following each round.





Be prepared to answer questions about your background and talk about your personal aspirations and motivations. Be prepared to discuss business cases. These will give you the opportunity to find out more about the type of work we do, while allowing us to discover how you think about problems and arrive at solutions. Doing well in these cases does not require prior business knowledge but demands creative thinking about complex problems in a structured way to reach a sensible solution in a short space of time. Make sure you understand what your interviewer is asking. Do not be afraid to clarify throughout the process. Think your answers through before replying; consider how your answer will demonstrate your skills. Don't think there is a set formula to follow. Concentrate on presenting your thoughts to the interviewer in a structured way. Practice solving business cases. Familiarising yourself with this type of interviewing will make you feel more at ease at the interviews themselves. Click here to practice a case.