Careers in Sweden

Full-time Opportunities

Do you want to create change that matters? So do we. Now, you’ll have the opportunity to follow your passion by applying for a full-time position at McKinsey Sweden. Take a moment and get inspired by our people and their drive to Change it.

Preparing your application

The first step to joining McKinsey Sweden—Gothenburg or Stockholm— whether you are a student or an experienced professional, is to prepare your application, which should include the following:

CV detailing your academic performance, previous jobs and internships, professional experience, and extracurricular activities (sports and associations) and hobbies—highlighting our four dimensions
your language-fluency level in English and Swedish (and any other language you know)
your university and high school transcripts
a cover letter explaining your interest in consulting, and in McKinsey in particular; if you are not located in Sweden, please note why you wish to relocate

Apply online

When you are ready to apply, use our online application form and attach your cover letter, CV, and copies of your transcripts.

Are you an experienced professional with more than one year of work experience since graduation? Please apply here, to a position at our Gothenburg or Stockholm office. You are welcome to apply all year around, and we will process your application on an ongoing basis.

Are you on campus or have graduated within the past year? Please apply to a Junior Associate position at our Gothenburg or Stockholm office here. We have five application-intake windows during the year. If none of the proposed timelines work for you, please contact us; we can offer some flexibility. Note that after the application deadline has passed, new applications will be processed during the next intake window. These application windows are linked to specific interview dates.

Next Intake Window

Application Deadline

August 17, 2023

Please submit CV and cover letter in English, as well as copies of your grades. Applicants receive feedback within two weeks after application deadline.

Problem Solving Game Deadline

August 22, 2023

Selected candidates are invited to take our gamified assessment which tests your intrinsic problem-solving skills. No preparation is required for this game. After playing the game, you receive feedback on if you proceed to interviews.

First Round of Interviews

Date to be scheduled upon mutual agreement

We invite you to two one-hour interviews with McKinsey consultants. Invited candidates receive interview coaching and mentoring.

Second Round of Interviews

Date to be scheduled upon mutual agreement

In the final step of our process, you will meet with two McKinsey partners. Candidates receive feedback within a week from final round interviews.

Upcoming Intake Window

Application Deadline

September 28, 2023

Please submit CV and cover letter in English, as well as copies of your grades. Applicants receive feedback within two weeks after application deadline.

Problem Solving Game Deadline

October 3, 2023

First Round of Interviews

Date to be scheduled upon mutual agreement

We invite you to two one-hour interviews with McKinsey consultants. Invited candidates receive interview coaching and mentoring.

Second Round of Interviews

Date to be scheduled upon mutual agreement

In the final step of our process, you will meet with two McKinsey partners. Candidates receive feedback within a week from final round interviews.

Preparing for your interview process

Regardless of the role you apply for, we want you to be as prepared as possible for your interview. We offer interview coaching sessions for everyone coming to us for an interview—both for you to know what to expect, and to give you the chance to ask all the questions you may have before the interviews.

We have created a comprehensive set of materials to support your interview preparation. You will find detailed information on our global site under “interview process,” including a video and practices case studies.