McKinsey Unscripted

In this series of videos, our consultants share their personal thoughts and experiences on life at McKinsey. Topics include parental leave, team learnings, balance, flexibility, staffing, and more.
Summer Intern Diary
Follow Rura and Tyler as they experience our first-ever virtual summer internship program. They will share their first impressions of the firm, onboarding experiences, and project escapades.
Mentorship and Sponsorship
Get to know Dhruv and Abby as they discuss how their mentor-mentee relationship evolved from supportive colleagues to a close friendship.
Associate's professional development journey - Part I

Watch a conversation between a Kerry, a consultant and James, a professional development manager to understand how they work together to find the best opportunities for development.

Associate's professional development journey - Part II
Watch a conversation between a Kerry, a consultant and James, a professional development manager to understand how they work together to find the best opportunities for development.
Team Learnings

Before each project, a team will hold a meeting where each individual shares their working preferences and personal and professional goals. During this time, each team member sets boundaries, helping them to structure their week. 

Meet Luis, Alex, and Sarah, who share examples of how they align with their teams in order to balance their full lives.  To find out more about team learnings, watch this video. 

 

Mindful travel

With Mindful Travel, we rethink how we work with clients, how often teams are side-by-side with them, and what makes sense in terms of travel for client impact and our colleagues’ quality of life.

Meet Sarah, who shares her experience about travelling to be with clients and also how to coordinate with team members. To learn how Tarra, another colleague, found ways to spend more time at home with her husband and dog, click here.

*Note, this content in this video primarily pertains to travel pre Covid-19.

Parenthood

We often hear the misperception from candidates that they won’t be able to balance parenthood with a McKinsey career. Whether you are already a parent or thinking about becoming one, McKinsey has the people and resources to give you the support you need to have meaningful, stimulating career AND a fulfilling family life. 

Meet Alex, who shares his paternity leave experience*. To get to know some other parents at McKinsey, read this blog.

*Please note our parental leave policies vary by country. Alex is based in the United States.

Take time

We offer an innovative range of flexible programs that are compatible with different career trajectories. We believe our colleagues should have the opportunity to have a fulfilling career and personal life.

Meet Luis and Sarah, who share their Take Time experiences. To see how Jackie, another colleague, used Take Time, read this blog. 

Time off between projects

In between projects, our consultants find ways to recharge. Disconnecting is important to keep the mind and body balanced and energized so the next project is a new clean chapter. 

Meet Luis, who shares how he re-energizes himself between projects. To see how Sophie, another colleague, follows her passions, watch this video.