Student Resources

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This page contains resources for students who are interested in learning more about McKinsey’s recruiting process, the work we do, insights, and resources. Please navigate to the degree-specific sections for information related to your program.

Student Resources

Why McKinsey

Bob Sternfels to potential applicants

Bob Sternfels, the global managing partner of McKinsey, encourages you to consider a career at McKinsey. Hear why he thinks now is the best time to join our team, then explore our open roles and start your application today.

Who is McKinsey?

Whether you’re an experienced professional or a recent graduate, working with McKinsey could be a challenging and rewarding next step in your career.

Recruiting at McKinsey

McKinsey Careers

Our careers page contains information about our interview process, tips to prepare, and practice business cases.

Solve, McKinsey’s assessment game

Solve is set in an abstract, natural environment—helps candidates demonstrate problem-solving skills in a more interesting way than a traditional question-and-answer format. No prior business or gaming knowledge is needed.

Working at McKinsey

Diversity matters

We have a number of networks that provide support and create an unparalleled sense of belonging and growth. These include GLAM for LGBTQ+ colleagues, our Black Network, Hispanic and Latino Network, Veterans@McKinsey, Asians at McKinsey, and Access McKinsey for colleagues with disabilities.

Staffing

McKinsey uses an office-driven staffing model to best serve our clients and provide opportunities for our people. Learn more by listening to our podcast on staffing.

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Flexibility

All colleagues should have the opportunity to have a fulfilling career and personal life. We offer an innovative range of flexible, part-time programs for all consultants that are compatible with different career trajectories.

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Parenthood

Whether you’re already a parent or thinking about becoming one, McKinsey has the people and resources to give you the support you need. We are consistently rated by Working Mother magazine as one of the100 best companies for working mothers, and for the past two years we’ve been honored to be included on their new list of best companies for dads.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion

We have a deep and longstanding commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in business, in society, and within our firm.

Diversity wins: How inclusion matters

This is the third report in our series on investigating the business case for diversity, following Why diversity matters (2015) and Delivering through diversity (2018). Our latest analysis reaffirms the strong business case for both gender diversity and ethnic and cultural diversity in corporate leadership, and shows that this business case continues to strengthen.

How dual-career couples find fulfillment at work

When both partners have demanding jobs, it's challenging to strike the right work–life balance. Can companies help dual-career couples juggle it all?

McKinsey Insights

Featured Insights

Our latest thinking on the issues that matter most in business and management.

COVID Response Center

This site includes industry, regional, and global perspectives on the COVID crisis. There are interviews, webinars, tools, databases, case studies, and helpful guides from McKinsey and other efforts underway to help public and private sector leaders tackle this reality.

Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts

Physical climate risk is both more present and pervasive than commonly thought. In our globalized, trade-based, financialized economy, even players not exposed to direct impacts may bear significant risk through their investment portfolios, supply chains, or core markets.

Diversity during COVID-19 still matters

Inclusion and diversity are at risk in the COVID crisis but are critical for business recovery, resilience, and reimagination.

Annual Social Responsibility Report

Our approach to social responsibility includes empowering our people to give back to their communities, operating our firm in ways that are socially responsible and environmentally sustainable, and working with our clients to intentionally address societal challenges.

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Student Resources