I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Lisbon, Lisbon District) in Sep 2025
Interview
I had first round interview with a recruiter and then a second step which was a panel interview with a senior consultant and hiring manager. The screening call was chill, the recruiter was very nice and sympathetic, making me feel confortable, she passed me for the second round during the call, The panel interview however was much more difficult, where I had to analyze data and they gave me a case, then simulate a 5-minute pitch to a CEO providing hypotheses and next steps. After that, I heard nothing. I ended up not getting the offer, and they only provided feedback after I decided to reach out. Despite the delay in communication at the end, the overall candidate experience was positive, especially because, after all, they could provide effective feedback on which skills I could work on for the next ones.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a situation where you had to analyze data and improved something in one of your past experiences
Tell us about a situation where you had to sell or convince people of an idea
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Athens, Athens, Attica)
Interview
Overall good experience besides the fact that I had to undertake a numerical online test. I find it a bit obsolete in 2026 to use this type of assessment method
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Ciudad de Mexico)
Interview
Interview process was really great, all interviewers were friendly and professional. Started with a phone screen, then two case interview rounds with a partner and a senior associate, followed by a final round covering fit and problem-solving skills
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to influence someone without formal authority
It was a one-to-one interview with a consultant. It's a typical case study. The experience was traumatizing. I know my answers weren't great, the consultant was elegant and didn't bother to hide his boredom.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the most difficult situation you have encountered in the workplace? What did you do about it?