1. Can I apply to you all year round?
- Yes, you can apply all year round. With every application deadline, you have the same chance of being invited into our selection process.
2. I already have several years of professional experience - does the same process apply to me?
We recruit for Junior Associate and Associate roles year round using this process. For other roles, please refer to the careers page.
3. Do I have the same chance of being invited into the selection process at every application deadline?
Yes, the chances of being invited into the selection process are always the same - regardless of when you apply. We carefully examine each application and make our decision based on a variety of criteria.
4. How long do I wait for a response?
After the deadline has passed, we will review all applications, make our decision and get back to you with feedback. Please refer to the “Application feedback” date in the table above.
5. I would like to apply to specific McKinsey practices including McKinsey Digital, Analytics, Marketing & Sales, Risk or Operations - do the deadlines also apply to these functions?
No, the above deadlines do not apply to specific practices, only to our generalist Junior Associate and Associate applications.
6. Does my potential start at McKinsey depend on a specific deadline?
No, we have a range of start dates throughout the year.
7. How do you prepare for the interviews, and what does the selection process look like?
As part of your application, you will receive an invitation to complete our “McKinsey Problem Solving Game”. If you are successful in being selected for our assessment process, this will contain two rounds of interviews with case studies and personal experience elements. You can find further materials to help you prepare here.
8. I have received an invitation to “Solve, the McKinsey game”. How can I prepare for it?
The following video gives you a good impression of what to expect in Solve, McKinsey's assessment game. Specific preparation is not necessary. Before each task area of the game, the next steps are explained to you in a tutorial. No gaming or economics knowledge is required to successfully complete the game.
Your performance in the assessment will be considered along with the rest of your application and any other assessments you take at this stage. In the interim, should you have any questions about the process, do not hesitate to reach out.
9. What happens if I cannot attend my interview day?
If you are unable to attend your interview day, please reach out to your recruiting contact.