Interview with McKinsey C&I

Question

Has anyone had experience interviewing McKinsey C&I Analyst position? Is the lever/ assessment for case interview different compared to generalist consulting? Considering that the job desc is a bit different.

Answer 1

Hey there!

From my experience, the McKinsey C&I Analyst interview typically has a similar case interview structure to generalist consulting, but with more emphasis on data analysis, industry expertise, and problem-solving within specific sectors. You might encounter more specialized or technical cases, reflecting the role's focus on delivering insights rather than a broad strategy. However, core consulting skills—like structuring, math, and communication—remain crucial.

Good luck in your prep!

Alessa

Answer 2

Hi there,

Your McK interviewers are mainly interested in your

Problem deconstruction and creativity
Analytics
Communication

Hence, I would focus on “what are the right skills to learn and how.”

You want to build the skillset needed for a consultant already before the interviews to get the chance of an offer.

The context and function the case is placed in and your knowledge about it has about 10% impact on how you will perform. Your problem-solving, analytics, and communication have around 90% impact so know where to place your focus.

However, on top of that, you can still read functional briefs (in your case for procurement) or even create them yourself with AI to learn about current trends and hot topics.

Cheers,

Florian

Answer 3

Hi there,

Interviews and assessment levers for this role are pretty similar to those for the generalist position - expectations of structured problem solving and communication skills.

A point worth noting is that they might expect you to provide some nuances based on your industry expertise but that’s more of the icing on the cake than the primary metric under evaluation.

All the best,

Fathu

Answer 4

Hey - it doesn’t sound disqualifying (the two interviewers will each provide their feedback and often if they diverge... (read entire answer)

Hey - it doesn’t sound disqualifying (the two interviewers will each provide their feedback and often if they diverge significantly, the one who graded higher will simply be ask... (read entire answer)

Answer 5

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on that offer! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on that offer! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, have you ever applied to consulting firms to see if... (read entire answer)

Answer 6

Well - whilst that's largely the case, I have seen a few colleagues laterally get to other consulting companies (e.g.... (read entire answer)

Well - whilst that's largely the case, I have seen a few colleagues laterally get to other consulting companies (e.g. Kearney) and then move to Mckinsey on the generalist/integr... (read entire answer)