McKinsey Offer

Hi there,

Congrats → well done :-))

1. Onboarding process

This depends a bit on the office but usually, you have 4-5 days of orientation either in your office, in another office, or off-site in one of McKinsey's facilities (e.g., Kitzbuehel).

In this week you learn mostly about logistics (e.g., how to use the tech, how to leverage the Firm's resources, how to deal with confidentiality), a few technical pieces of training (e.g., PowerPoint and Excel primers), plus a ton of networking with your intake. It's a fun week.

Staffing will then try to get you your first engagement, which could start right on the 2nd Monday. For some, it takes a bit longer and they are on the beach for 2-3 weeks.

You will get a very detailed roadmap about everything well in advance from your HR contact.

2. Benefits

Benefits are non-negotiable at this level and also depend on the office. If you are in the DACH region, there is a car policy and allowance, for instance.

All the best in your new role!

Florian

Benefits will depend on the specific office/country. 

But I highly suspect that a car is not included, for several reasons (usually at that salary level there's no tax advantage, and a lot of young people would rather not have a car, and tenure tends to be low… they would risk having the same car going to 3-4 different people during the lease period…).

Hello,

Just to add my thoughts regarding the car - it totally depends on the region. I do not think this is included in the Middle East from what I have seen at other firms. I have however seen some form of car allowance in BCG Italy.

All the best!

Rushabh

Hi there,

Congrats on the offer!

If the car is not in your contract (a German thing), you're not going to be getting a car (as in, one gifted to you to own). Benefits means your health insurance, expenses, etc..

You need to be talking to them about your onboarding questions - only they know their exact onboarding steps.

Hi there,

Congrats on the offer! 

Benefits typically include an annual bonus, meal and transportation expenses during projects, tuition support, insurance, office supplies and few others. I have never heard of cars being offered :)

In any case, it's important to negotiate with the HR without sounding too greedy or rude.

Mario 

Congratulations on the offer - this is great! For the onboarding process you normally get a week of training upfront called Embark - with a few days beforehand to set up your tech. 

Regarding extra benefits - a car is often included in the Germany offices but I haven't heard of it elsewhere. 

Have fun! 

for which country did you interview?