The interview can seem like a daunting process. But we like to think of it
as a great opportunity to get to know each other.
To help you feel more comfortable, here are a few tips to help you prepare.
Getting To Know Each Other
Before solving a case study, you will invariably spend the first 10 to 15 minutes of each interview talking about yourself. Now that may sound easy, but it can actually prove rather tricky. The following guidelines have worked for others, so you may want to consider them.
Be Yourself
Remember, if it works out, you'll be working here, with these people, and even if you managed to fake it during the interview, you won't be able to fake it for months on end. We're not testing you; this is just our first chance to understand who you are.
Even Little Things Can Count
It may have been a long time ago, and it may have seemed perfectly natural to you, but it may still be well worth mentioning. Think of all the things that you've done where you've demonstrated leadership, or personal drive, or personal impact, or a combination of these.
And do talk about them, pointing out their relevance.
Who's Your Interviewer?
The interview is really a dialogue. So do take the chance to meet your interviewers. They've been with McKinsey for a while, after all, so feel free to ask them questions about their background, their job, their motivation. This is a great chance to get to know us from the inside.
