How to get ready for the PEI & FEI Mckinsey Orphoz Interview?

Hey there,

You can prep for the fit/PEI part of the interview by focusing on the following:

1. Personal story: Craft a 1-2 minute version of your background story (from growing up, to choosing education options, to any professional experience). Keep the initial story concise and make sure you have a clear view on 'why' you made the choices you made. Be ready to go into details for any of the elements in your story based on follow up questions from the interviewer
2. Motivation questions: Prepare answers regarding your motivation for the job, e.g., why McKinsey Orphoz, why that office / geography, why implementation consulting
3. Behavioral questions: Prepare a few stories from your background that show your leadership / entrepreneurship / personal impact / etc. Have a concise version of 1-2 min ready (you can use the STAR method to keep it simple) and be ready to go into details as needed

All the best!

Maria   

Hi there,

Please check out this in-depth article that I wrote for PrepLounge on the PEI: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mckinsey-pei. It has been updated 2 days ago and goes deep into everything you need to know, e.g.:

1. how to pick the right stories
2. how to develop them/what to include
3. how to communicate and practice them

As for the Orphoz Interview, please google Orphoz Interview Process and the first article that pops up was also written by me (can't link directly).

All the best with the interview process and please reach out if you need help!

Cheers,

Florian

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the (presumed) invitation from McKinsey Orphoz!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• If you don't know how to approach your interview preparation thoroughly, I would highly advise you to work with an experienced coach like me who knows the ins and outs of the McKinsey Orphoz preparation process. As the most experienced coach in terms of consulting, interviewing and coaching experience, I'd be more than happy to help you.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

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Best,

Hagen