Preparing for your McKinsey interviewThe Interviewer’s PerspectiveCommon Interview QuestionsCase StudiesAsk a QuestionTHE INTERVIEWER'S PERSPECTIVEDuring every stage of your interview process we will be probing your ability to listen, process information, think creatively, and articulate your thoughts. We will assess your strengths against the four major attributes we believe are common to successful McKinsey consultants:Problem-solving ability Personal impact Leadership Drive/aspirations Problem-solving abilityWe’ll use case studies and other probative techniques to gauge your intellectual horsepower, logical reasoning ability, curiosity, creativity, business judgment, tolerance for ambiguity, and intuitive feel for numbers.Personal impactYour presence, personality, level of assertiveness, empathy, and communications style are intrinsic to your success as a consultant. We will test your ability to listen as well as to articulate your own point of view—and your ability to stand by your views if challenged. We will try to see if you would be comfortable in a team situation, and if you have an interest in other people and a sense of self-confidence without arrogance - in other words, we are looking for people who are fun to work with. LeadershipYour willingness to take on a leadership role is as important at McKinsey as your ability to work as part of a team. We will explore your ability to seize opportunity and take action and ask you to show us how you might build a team and encourage and facilitate a shared vision. We will be looking for signs of entrepreneurship, including a willingness to take a personal risk. We will seek evidence of your persistence in the pursuit of what you want, and your...
