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McKinsey & CompanyIndian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow Placement Interview Questions
Updated
10 Jan 2025
57 interviews found
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Followed a top-down approach for guesstimate – Rural/ urban – age – income level – need-gap.
The interview was absolutely perfect. Since it was a case related to my start-up, I had a few ideas in mind on the expansion front. I took the cue on the guesstimate and jumped onto it.
General Tips: Try to do some cases related to your work-experience.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
Experience: Followed a top-down approach for guesstimate – Rural/ urban – age – income level – need-gap.
The interview was absolutely perfect. Since it was a case related to my start-up, I had a few ideas in mind on the expansion front. I took the cue on the guesstimate and jumped onto it.
General Tips: Try to do some cases related to your work-experience.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
General Tips: Be very confident in the interview. Put a lot of focus on HR answers as they are equally important.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Apart from the pleasantries and usual HR questions, the first case was based on automobiles and how the share of the automobiles industry can be improved globally and contribute more to the GDP. I missed out few options but the interviewer was satisfied I discussed those options I had put forward at length.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: the case problem was quite long due to which I did not write legibly and the interviewers generally tend to see what you write to judge your thought process. The partner was initially apprehensive about my illegible handwriting.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: I did not memorize my HR answers and deliver it due to which I was able to engage in a conversation due to which the partner was interested and the interview went on for 45 min.
General Tips: During case rounds, make sure you write legibly and think of all the scenarios possible while trying to do MECE. It does not matter if you take 1 or 2 more minutes but keep the interviewer engaged during moments of silence. Be honest in your HR answers and do not tell your HR answers verbatim.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
Experience: Apart from the pleasantries and usual HR questions, the first case was based on automobiles and how the share of the automobiles industry can be improved globally and contribute more to the GDP. I missed out few options but the interviewer was satisfied I discussed those options I had put forward at length.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: the case problem was quite long due to which I did not write legibly and the interviewers generally tend to see what you write to judge your thought process. The partner was initially apprehensive about my illegible handwriting.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: I did not memorize my HR answers and deliver it due to which I was able to engage in a conversation due to which the partner was interested and the interview went on for 45 min.
General Tips: During case rounds, make sure you write legibly and think of all the scenarios possible while trying to do MECE. It does not matter if you take 1 or 2 more minutes but keep the interviewer engaged during moments of silence. Be honest in your HR answers and do not tell your HR answers verbatim.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
1 Interview Round
Interview Questions
- Q1. Why consulting?
- Q2. How has IIML been so far
- Q3. Case : Single screen cinema suffering losses in Listed all the revenue and cost streams. It was a cost side problem as everything was done internally with 100 e...read more
- Q4. What advice will you give my 8 year daughter?
- Q5. Long term plans?
- Q6. What do you think the role of partner is in the firm?
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Spoke about committee and ABG experience. Linked why consulting with experience in analytics
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Advice:
Let her follow her dreams. There is no ultimate success. You choose your own path. She is lucky enough to be born in a family where all the resources will be provided to her to follow her passion. All she needs is great guidance and freedom of thought.
Long term :
See myself as a partner in McKinsey in 8 years
General Tips: 1) Prepare Why Consulting? Long term plans and Why McKinsey questions well
2) Involve the partner as much and take pauses while solving the case. No need to rush
3) Stick to the structure that you have been following with your case group
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
Experience: Spoke about committee and ABG experience. Linked why consulting with experience in analytics
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Advice:
Let her follow her dreams. There is no ultimate success. You choose your own path. She is lucky enough to be born in a family where all the resources will be provided to her to follow her passion. All she needs is great guidance and freedom of thought.
Long term :
See myself as a partner in McKinsey in 8 years
General Tips: 1) Prepare Why Consulting? Long term plans and Why McKinsey questions well
2) Involve the partner as much and take pauses while solving the case. No need to rush
3) Stick to the structure that you have been following with your case group
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Guesstimate Interview
Experience: 1) Suggested things around SEZs, substituting imports (focus on specific sectors), etc
2) Reached a very large no of 30MM over the quarter. Hence was not good overall.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Very specific case, data specific. Recently executed by the partner. Discussed the current work schedule of the doctors and suggested ways around reducing waiting time: incentives for taking appointments, etc.
General Tips: 1) HR answers are important. Take time to prepare well.
2) Some interviewers tend to get very friendly, to make you comfortable and talk about things you shouldn’t, don’t lower your guard/ be too friendly.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
Experience: 1) Suggested things around SEZs, substituting imports (focus on specific sectors), etc
2) Reached a very large no of 30MM over the quarter. Hence was not good overall.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Very specific case, data specific. Recently executed by the partner. Discussed the current work schedule of the doctors and suggested ways around reducing waiting time: incentives for taking appointments, etc.
General Tips: 1) HR answers are important. Take time to prepare well.
2) Some interviewers tend to get very friendly, to make you comfortable and talk about things you shouldn’t, don’t lower your guard/ be too friendly.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: If you were the Prime Minister of India how would you tackle the persistent problem of anemia.(key pointers- conduct a pilot, rope in the rural local leaders as they are very strong opinion leaders)
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: A well reputed pharma firm wants to enter the indian market.Chart out the structure for the same.Decision on whether to manufacture locally or import from the host nation.Slight costing structure figures were given with basic calculations required.
General Tips: Just be confident.Being yourself is the key.Do not try to lie to impress the panel.Honesty is highly appreciated.Be clear on why consulting.Practice as many cases (in a formal structure and environment).Note the feedback and continuously work on the same.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
Experience: If you were the Prime Minister of India how would you tackle the persistent problem of anemia.(key pointers- conduct a pilot, rope in the rural local leaders as they are very strong opinion leaders)
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: A well reputed pharma firm wants to enter the indian market.Chart out the structure for the same.Decision on whether to manufacture locally or import from the host nation.Slight costing structure figures were given with basic calculations required.
General Tips: Just be confident.Being yourself is the key.Do not try to lie to impress the panel.Honesty is highly appreciated.Be clear on why consulting.Practice as many cases (in a formal structure and environment).Note the feedback and continuously work on the same.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Went by the distribution of kerosene across various nodes & analysed issues. Discussed measure to control it at retailer points (Consumer data digitization, mapping to Aadhar card in the future, etc) as well as at wholesaler points (this is where the bulk of kerosene was lost). Overall, had a good discussion.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Somehow became nervous while doing the initial calculations. Realized it & took a step back to form an income statement of the hotel & broke it into ‘Room’ & ‘Non-Room’ segments. Found out that ‘Non-room’ segment is under heavy losses. Discussed ideas to improve it. I think this interview did not go well. Did not get a good response from Suveer.
Round: Guesstimate Interview
Experience: Broke NEUFC revenue into components (Stadium sales (Tickets+food), Merchandise, Sponsorships, Broadcast revenue, Player transfers, etc). Guesstimate for only the stadium sales for the whole tournament. I think this was the cracker I was waiting for. Interviewer seemed very much impressed.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Very dis-interested person in front. Did not try to make an eye contact with me. Working with something while I was giving my ‘Tell me about yourself’. After I finished he took a 30 second pause looking down. I had absolutely no idea what was going on. Then he suddenly asks me what is so special about me? Probably my response was satisfying for him and he asked me whether I had any questions for him or not. Then we discussed about his experience at Mck.
General Tips: Never ever panic in the interview. Always keep a smile on your face & answer confidently. While doing your case practices, do take time out to introspect for at least half an hour before sleep every day. This will help you build strong HR answers.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
Experience: Went by the distribution of kerosene across various nodes & analysed issues. Discussed measure to control it at retailer points (Consumer data digitization, mapping to Aadhar card in the future, etc) as well as at wholesaler points (this is where the bulk of kerosene was lost). Overall, had a good discussion.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Somehow became nervous while doing the initial calculations. Realized it & took a step back to form an income statement of the hotel & broke it into ‘Room’ & ‘Non-Room’ segments. Found out that ‘Non-room’ segment is under heavy losses. Discussed ideas to improve it. I think this interview did not go well. Did not get a good response from Suveer.
Round: Guesstimate Interview
Experience: Broke NEUFC revenue into components (Stadium sales (Tickets+food), Merchandise, Sponsorships, Broadcast revenue, Player transfers, etc). Guesstimate for only the stadium sales for the whole tournament. I think this was the cracker I was waiting for. Interviewer seemed very much impressed.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Very dis-interested person in front. Did not try to make an eye contact with me. Working with something while I was giving my ‘Tell me about yourself’. After I finished he took a 30 second pause looking down. I had absolutely no idea what was going on. Then he suddenly asks me what is so special about me? Probably my response was satisfying for him and he asked me whether I had any questions for him or not. Then we discussed about his experience at Mck.
General Tips: Never ever panic in the interview. Always keep a smile on your face & answer confidently. While doing your case practices, do take time out to introspect for at least half an hour before sleep every day. This will help you build strong HR answers.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
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