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What is the McKinsey PEI (Personal Experience Interview)?

What is the McKinsey PEI (Personal Experience Interview)? Overview of the McKinsey PEI In this article, we are covering McKinsey PEI (personal experience interview, also called FIT). McKinsey PEI is not very different from FIT (PEI) portions of the interview in other consulting firms like BCG and Bain. However, there are some unique aspects to keep in mind. We will be covering: Sample PEI questions How is the McKinsey PEI different from other consulting firms Qualities McKinsey is looking for Insights from former McKinsey worldwide strategy practice co-leader and senior partner, Kevin P. Coyne Insights from Ritika Mohan on joining McKinsey Chicago after going through The Consulting Offer V Common McKinsey PEI questions One of the most common mistakes candidates make is not giving enough attention and not investing enough time and effort to prepare for the FIT portion of consulting case interviews. Common McKinsey FIT questions include (and same for other top firms like Boston Consulting Group/BCG, Bain, Deloitte, etc.): "Tell me about the thing you are proud of on your resume" (a question Ritika attempts to answer in this episode). Ritika was our The Consulting Offer V participant. After going through TCO she received an offer from McKinsey…

What is the McKinsey PEI (Personal Experience Interview)? Overview of the McKinsey PEI In this article, we are covering McKinsey PEI (personal experience interview, also called FIT). McKinsey PEI is not very different from FIT (PEI) portions of the interview in other consulting firms like BCG and Bain. However, there are some unique aspects to keep in mind. We will be covering: Sample PEI questions How is the McKinsey PEI different from other consulting firms Qualities McKinsey is looking for Insights from former McKinsey worldwide strategy practice co-leader and senior partner, Kevin P. Coyne Insights from Ritika Mohan on joining…

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Part Sixteen: Back to McKinsey, Bain & BCG

Max is an aspiring consultant who is looking to secure an analyst role with one of the top firms for the upcoming recruitment cycle in September 2011. His interest in management consulting was sparked by a failed McKinsey interview last year. In this series of blogs, he will be sharing his background, case preparation process, useful resources, and any breakthroughs or setbacks that he experiences. *** Well that was an interesting recruiting season! From my last post you guys could probably tell that things were not going well, and I’m sorry to report that I got shut out – zero interviews. I’ve spent the last little while thinking about what happened, and how I should proceed. First, I want to talk about what I think happened. I was always under the impression that my profile was reasonably strong since I was able to get a McKinsey interview through the online drop box with zero networking coming out of undergrad. This is the reason why I was very surprised I couldn't buy an interview if my life depended on it this past Fall. Well before the last recruiting season started I did some networking. On average, I was able to speak…

Max is an aspiring consultant who is looking to secure an analyst role with one of the top firms for the upcoming recruitment cycle in September 2011. His interest in management consulting was sparked by a failed McKinsey interview last year. In this series of blogs, he will be sharing his background, case preparation process, useful resources, and any breakthroughs or setbacks that he experiences. *** Well that was an interesting recruiting season! From my last post you guys could probably tell that things were not going well, and I’m sorry to report that I got shut out – zero…

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Networking

The Anatomy of a McKinsey Networking Event (Consulting Recruitment)

The Anatomy of a McKinsey Networking Event A client was particularly interested in the mechanics and anatomy of a McKinsey networking session, so today we're going to discuss and focus on what to do when you network in a group setting as part of your consulting case interview recruitment process. We will primarily focus on McKinsey networking but the information is also applicable to other consulting firms' networking events, like BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, etc. The group type of McKinsey networking is one of the most uncomfortable situations during the case interview recruitment process. The general etiquette is not really well known or easily found on the Internet since McKinsey, as well as BCG and other top firms, host and invite only a small number of people. Four types of McKinsey networking events (consulting) First, it's important that you understand what kinds of McKinsey group networking or other consulting firm (e.g. BCG, Bain, Deloitte, etc.) networking sessions you may be attending as part of the case interview recruitment process. There are 4 major types. The first two are where you will not receive a personal invite. Let's assume that you belong to a major university like the University of…

Networking

The Anatomy of a McKinsey Networking Event A client was particularly interested in the mechanics and anatomy of a McKinsey networking session, so today we're going to discuss and focus on what to do when you network in a group setting as part of your consulting case interview recruitment process. We will primarily focus on McKinsey networking but the information is also applicable to other consulting firms' networking events, like BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, etc. The group type of McKinsey networking is one of the most uncomfortable situations during the case interview recruitment process. The general etiquette is not…

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