Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Case Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview

MCK Middle East Final Round Process

Hi All,

So I have been interviewing for McKinsey for the past couple of months for a knowledge analyst position and got to the final round. I was informed that the final round consists of 2 interviews (with days apart), and have been invited to the first interview of them. I have just finalised my first interview in the final round and waiting for the feedback. In the meantime, I was wondering if anyone knows if the process of the final round was a cumulative one or a pass/fail for each round. Shall I continue preparing for the next (final) interview or wait until I receive feedback of passing the first one? And does anyone has this specific information for middle east offices? Thanks in advance

3 Answers
500+ Views
81
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Hagen
Coach
on Aug 23, 2024
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | most experience in consulting, interviewing, and coaching

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with McKinsey thus far!

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

  • First of all, typically, both final-round interviews are assessed jointly.
  • Moreover, if you want to know for certain, I would highly advise you to reach out to the recruiter and inquire about this aspect.

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

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming McKinsey final-round interview, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Anonymous A
on Aug 28, 2024
Many thanks for your response! Is me not receiving any feedback or whether I'm going for another interview or not, for 1.5 weeks an indication of anything? I have reached out to the HR but no response
Hagen
Coach
on Aug 28, 2024
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | most experience in consulting, interviewing, and coaching
Please do not read anything into this. However, if you haven't heard back after two full weeks, you may consider calling the recruiter directly and inquiring about the status of your application.
Alberto
Coach
on Aug 28, 2024
Ex-McKinsey Partner | Most experienced coach (15 years exp, +2.000 real interviews) | 95% success rate
Florian
Coach
on Aug 21, 2024
1400 5-star reviews across platforms | 500+ offers | Highest-rated case book on Amazon | Uni lecturer in US, Asia, EU

Hi there,

You would usually go through a full interview round before a decision is made. Hence, it would be best if you continued to prep for the second interview of this round.

All the best,

Florian

Anonymous A
on Aug 28, 2024
Many thanks for your response! Is me not receiving any feedback or whether I'm going for another interview or not, for 1.5 weeks an indication of anything? I have reached out to the HR but no response.
Florian
Coach
on Aug 28, 2024
1400 5-star reviews across platforms | 500+ offers | Highest-rated case book on Amazon | Uni lecturer in US, Asia, EU
Does not really indicate anything. Fingers crossed!
Similar Questions
Consulting
Hello! Does anyone know if McKinsey is hiring for its Dubai and Riyadh offices nowadays?
on Jul 29, 2024
Middle East
7 Answers
1.2k Views
Top answer by
Ariadna
Coach
BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School
56
7 Answers
1.2k Views
+4
Consulting
I have not heard back from Mckinsey, did final round 1 week ago!
on Nov 30, 2024
Middle East
4 Answers
300+ Views
Top answer by
Oumar
Coach
Ex-McKinsey Interviewer | Case Interview Expertise | Helping Aspiring Consultants Succeed on PrepLounge
54
4 Answers
300+ Views
+1
Consulting
Urgent. Should I ask for a different Partner to interview with?
on Dec 22, 2024
Middle East
6 Answers
100+ Views
Top answer by
ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | 7+ years consulting | Experienced interviewer
8
6 Answers
100+ Views
+3
How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or fellow student?
0 = Not likely
10 = Very likely
You are a true consultant! Thank you for consulting us on how to make PrepLounge even better!