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McKinsey & Company interviews FAQs
Business Analyst - Digital applicants have rated the interview process at McKinsey & Company with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Business Analyst - Digital roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at McKinsey & Company overall takes an average of 40 days.
Common stages of the interview process at McKinsey & Company as a Business Analyst - Digital according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Personality test: 17%
Skills test: 17%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Phone interview: 8%
Drug test: 8%
Presentation: 8%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (San Francisco, CA) in Sep 2022
Interview
One round, 4 back to back interviews 50 min each - 40 min case, 10 min personal experience interview. The PEI's almost exactly match the guidelines that are given in the email sent inviting you to interview. Cases are generally math heavy, and interviewer-led. Helps to be creative and talk through your thinking process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to overcome obstacles and experienced a setback
I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Atlanta, GA) in Jun 2025
Interview
It was 3 rounds.
1)McKinsey Solve Game
2) 2, 1-hour case and behavioral interview; First with the associate and then second with engagement manager
3) 3, 1-hour case and behavioral interview; First with engagement manager, then second with partner, and third with partner.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a challenging situation you encountered when working with someone with an opposing opinion.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (New York, NY) in Sep 2021
Interview
There are two rounds - 60 minutes each. Each round had a behavioral component at the start followed by a case interview. Pretty straightforward and classic process. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you worked through a challenge that came by working in a diverse team.