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Apply if you:

• want to be inspired to make a difference
• are looking for an opportunity to connect with other students and professionals
• want to learn more about the work we do at McKinsey and what being a consultant really means
• enjoy working in a team setting
• want to grow via training and feedback

Washington, D.C. event: Women of all nationalities currently based in North America who have up to ten years of work experience are eligible to apply. Full-time students based in North America are not eligible for this event.

Paris event: Women of all nationalities currently based in the EMEA region who have up to eight years of work experience are eligible to apply. Students in their penultimate or final year of their undergraduate or graduate degree program are also eligible to apply for this event.

São Paulo event: Women of all nationalities currently based in Latin America who have at least three years of work experience.

Award: Female students of any background are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

We are a global firm, and we encourage applicants who are interested in opportunities at any of our 120+ global offices.

Complete your application on this site by January 14, 2019 for the award, March 8, 2019 for the Paris or Washington, D.C. event and May 26, 2019 for the São Paulo event.

The application includes a resume, online form, cover letter, and office/practice selections. For the Paris event only, please note that academic transcripts are required by some offices and practices.

Please provide your most recent education information and any confirmed future education plans (e.g., if you will begin an MBA or other graduate program in the fall of 2019, including anticipated start and graduation dates, by clicking the “Add Education” button in the application.

Selected applicants will be invited to one round of interviews for final consideration.

We strongly advise you to apply to the NGWL initiative most relevant to you. Candidates will not be accepted for more than one NGWL initiative.

NGWL event attendees and award winners are selected by McKinsey offices and practices. Please choose up to two locations you have ties with (e.g. you have lived in the country and you speak the local language) or a practice/industry you have experience in.

All of the offices and practices are excited to review NGWL event and award applications. We encourage you to list the McKinsey offices or practices you’re most excited to meet. Additionally, we encourage you to list your specific skills and experience in the “Skills/Experience” section so that our functional practices have the opportunity to review relevant applications.

Award: Interview invitations will be sent in late January. Final decisions will be communicated in mid-February.

Events: Interview invitations will be sent in late March for the Washington, DC and Paris events. Final decisions will be announced in mid-April for the Washington, D.C. event and late April for the Paris event. For the São Paulo event, interview invitations will be sent in late May. Final decisions will be announced in mid-June.

No, we ask that all participants commit to attend the entire event.

Yes, we recommend that you submit an application. If you are invited to attend the event but your schedule does not permit you to attend, you may decline the invitation and we will be happy to keep in touch with you.

No. This event is non-evaluative. It is an opportunity for you to meet us and learn more about working at McKinsey. It is also an opportunity to discover your leadership skills and network with women from across North America, Latin America and EMEA.

Yes, all event applications will be reviewed regardless of prior job applications.

Should you not be accepted for an NGWL initiative, it will not impact your future job or event applications in any way.

No, McKinsey will cover all your expenses regarding accommodation, board, and travel (within North America for the Washington, D.C. event, within the EMEA region for the Paris event and within Latin America for the São Paulo event).

NGWL is one of many worldwide programs aimed at helping all candidates get to know McKinsey better. Please follow us online (www.facebook.com/mckinseywomen and www.facebook.com/reallifeatmckinsey) to stay connected and updated on upcoming events and programs.

Please consider applying to our Expedition or Global Connect events, should the criteria be relevant for you.

McKinsey Women is our global firm-wide network of female consultants—a powerful resource that provides formal and informal mentoring, training, and relationship-building opportunities. Each office fosters local connections and delivers local programs to help women connect, learn, and grow; women-specific training programs are offered at every level; and we encourage a culture of flexibility and offer specific programs that support career success. Please visit us online to learn more.

For more information, please visit our Careers website.

You may send event-specific inquiries via email to:

Washington, D.C. event: Next_Generation_Women_Leaders_NA@mckinsey.com

Paris event and NGWL award: Next_Generation_Women_Leaders@mckinsey.com

São Paulo event: Next_Generation_Women_Leaders_LT@mckinsey.com