Data Science Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at McKinsey & Company with 3.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at McKinsey & Company as a Data Science Analyst according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 29%
Skills test: 29%
Group panel interview: 14%
Phone interview: 14%
Presentation: 14%
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HR response quickly, very professional about feedback and questions. All the interviewer are professional, but the interview process could be stressful, especially dealing with the case part of the interview
I applied online. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Jersey City, NJ) in May 2026
Interview
5 total interviews
2 in first round 3 in the final round
firstly a screening call followed by a hackerank test
the interviews were a bit diffcult but fun and engaging
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (New Delhi)
Interview
The interview process was disappointing and did not meet expectations. I was informed to prepare for technical questions, so I spent considerable time preparing accordingly. However, the actual interview was largely a casual discussion about my background—where and why I pursued my B.Tech, how I got into the college (including my JEE rank), and my career motivations. Only around five minutes were spent discussing my actual skills and the unique value (USP) I bring in my current organization. There were no technical questions or case discussions, which made it hard to showcase my expertise.
Despite the positive tone of the conversation, I received a rejection without any clear reasoning or constructive feedback. The process felt opaque, lacking fairness and transparency, leaving candidates without any insight on how to improve for future opportunities. For a firm of McKinsey’s stature, I expected a more structured and skill-focused evaluation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Where did you do your B.Tech, why, and how did you get into the college?
Q: Tell me about your current work.