Mckinsey 2nd round interview offer or nah?

Question

Recently had the 1st round interview, totally messed up the case with a not-bad (personally) PEI session.

My brain got frozen and couldn’t get the simple quant q in my head until asking 2 or 3 questions to the interviewer.

Honestly, I wouldn’t give 2nd round offer myself if I were the interviewer, but just wondering if any cases are out there like me for the high hopes.

Cheers

Answer 1

Hi there,

Q: Just wondering if any cases are out there like me for the high hopes.

Unfortunately, it is not possible for anyone but the interviewer to evaluate your particular case now.

You can make a math mistake in the case interview and still pass. However, that depends on the mistake itself and the only one who has the full picture of your performance now is the interviewer.

Although I understand your desire to get a clear answer, the only thing you can do now is to act on what is in your control, that is (i) prepare for other interviews/ apply to other companies and/or (ii) wait for the results.

Good luck!

Francesco

Answer 2

It’s totally understandable to feel like you messed up, but try not to be too hard on yourself. Many candidates have had rough first rounds and still received a second interview offer, especially if the rest of the interview (like the PEI) went well. McKinsey, like other firms, often looks at the overall performance and potential, not just one misstep. It’s also worth noting that sometimes interviewers take into account how you recover from mistakes, so asking clarifying questions shows a willingness to learn and adapt. I’d suggest focusing on your strengths, preparing thoroughly for future interviews, and practicing your case-solving under pressure. Regardless of the outcome, use this experience to refine your approach for the next round. Best of luck!

Answer 3

Hi there,

Did you totally mess up the case (quoting you here) or just needed some help with a math problem?

Both would lead to different outcomes.

If the case went well in the other areas + you demonstrated coachability + handled the help graciously without any impact on the rest of your performance, it could still go your way.

If there are multiple issues, then it could look differently.

Fingers crossed!

Florian

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