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McKinsey & Company Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Freshers
Top McKinsey & Company Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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McKinsey & Company Interview Experiences for Freshers
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I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. Asked about job profile
- Q2. How was your day?
- Ans.
My day was productive and busy with meetings and project deadlines.
Had multiple meetings with team members to discuss project progress
Worked on completing a project deadline before the end of the day
Received positive feedback from a supervisor on my work
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: There was a painting on the wall. You have to bid for it in an auction on behalf of your client. How will you do its valuation? How will you justify to your client in case you are bidding for it in excess of Rs. 1 crore?
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: An FMCG company wants to enter into packaged fruit juice segment in India. What all aspects should it take into account?
Value proposition of fruit juices w.r.t to its substitutes? Why different packaging, pricing strategy?
Tips: Try to cover as many aspects as possible.
Skills:
Duration: 2
College Name: IIM Lucknow
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Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. Most significant acheivement in life
- Ans.
Graduating top of my class in university with a perfect GPA
Received multiple academic awards for highest grades
Completed a challenging thesis project with original research
Maintained a perfect GPA throughout all semesters
- Q2. Why consulting?
- Ans.
Consulting offers diverse challenges, opportunities to learn, and the chance to work with a variety of clients and industries.
Opportunity to work on diverse projects and industries
Continuous learning and development through exposure to different business challenges
Ability to make a significant impact by providing valuable insights and solutions to clients
Collaborative work environment that fosters teamwork and creativi
- Q3. One point that I would want to point out as my biggest highlight from my CV
- Q4. Couple of other CV related questions
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: A successful man wants to open a restaurant in a downtown of a metro. What should be his strategy and how should he estimate his resources?
I started by clarifying the successful part and what does the interviewer mean by resources, I was told that the successful part was to block my analysis along cost part and the resources was limited to number of chairs and tables. After I told about how he might choose the demographics of the downtown area and how he should choose the type of restaurant, the interviewer said to take the restaurant to cater lunch to office goers and is of Italian type.
My numeric analyses started with a clarified assumption that Italian restaurants are expensive and are visited by rich executives on an occasional lunch basis. Then came the assumption to numbers and division to to age group., income group, gender etc and arrived at a decent number which was ok to the interviewer.
Tips: The interviewer wants to look at how we were choosing each step. So think aloud and take it slow because they never urge you to take it fast and you don't have to either.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Estimate the number of treadmills in Delhi.
I started along the traditional path of diving the population into families and families into rich and poor. And then rich families with health conscious people.
2nd part was about number of gyms and other health centres where treadmill might be there. Here the analysis was in terms of number of gyms and avg number of treadmills in each gym.
An analytical question: A person loses his purse with 1000 bucks in it and there is a second person who also loses his purse with unknown amount in it. A third person finds the purses and asks both of them to bid alternately and whoever bids the highest wins both the purses. If you are that first person who lost purse with 1000 bucks in it, how much would be your highest bid?
I was confused with the question because I thought it was a onetime bid and told him that we cannot find the answer. He found out why I was saying that and told that the bid continues till one of them stops. From here on I took some time to arrive at the solution but it needed decent bit of help. The answer is 2000 because that will take the first person to at least the same state as he was without his pursei.e 1000
Tips: There is nothing wrong in asking for help and in fact it is very well appreciated in most of the cases. But avoid overdoing it.
Skills:
Duration: 3
College Name: IIM Lucknow
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I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. Why consulting?
- Ans.
Consulting offers diverse challenges, opportunities to learn, and the chance to work with a variety of clients and industries.
Opportunity to work on diverse projects and industries
Continuous learning and development through exposure to different business challenges
Ability to make a significant impact by providing valuable insights and solutions to clients
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Chance...
- Q2. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a motivated and detail-oriented student with a passion for learning and gaining practical experience in the field.
Currently pursuing a degree in [Your Major] at [Your University]
Completed relevant coursework in [Specific Subjects]
Previous internship experience at [Company Name] where I gained skills in [Specific Skills]
Involved in extracurricular activities such as [Clubs or Organizations]
Interested in [Specific A...
- Q3. Tell me something which is not on your resume
- Ans.
I am fluent in three languages - English, Spanish, and French.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and French
Studied French for 5 years
Lived in Spain for a year
- Q4. Tell about the subjects which you are studying here
- Ans.
I am currently studying a variety of subjects including marketing, finance, and business analytics.
Marketing: learning about consumer behavior, market research, and advertising strategies
Finance: studying financial statements, investment analysis, and risk management
Business Analytics: focusing on data analysis, predictive modeling, and decision-making
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The case was about a private equity firm which had to take a decision to buy a wine company. If you are the firm how would you proceed? The interviewer wanted to see the approach and he was willing to give data as required to make a decision.
Tips: Be ready to explain each of your assumption.
Practise few calculations as it is also important while solving case.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: He told me to select one area and the case will be on that. I told him whatever he likes. He then said that there is a company in Africa which manufactures papers. From past three years its profit has been declining. Suggest ways to improve it.
Tips: Relax draw structures which helps him understand how you are working.
Skills:
Duration: 3
College Name: IIM Lucknow
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Interview Questionnaire
12 Questions
- Q1. PI questions: Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a dedicated and experienced professional with a background in project management and a passion for problem-solving.
Experienced in project management
Strong problem-solving skills
Dedicated and hardworking
Passionate about my work
- Q2. Why do you continually push yourself to perform well academically
- Ans.
I continually push myself to perform well academically because I believe in the power of education and the opportunities it can provide.
I have a strong desire to learn and expand my knowledge.
I am motivated by the potential for future success and career opportunities.
I strive for personal growth and self-improvement.
I value the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes with academic achievements.
I understand the imp...
- Q3. How I train for half marathons
- Ans.
I train for half marathons by following a structured training plan, incorporating various types of runs, cross-training, and rest days.
Follow a structured training plan that includes long runs, tempo runs, speed work, and rest days
Incorporate cross-training activities such as cycling, swimming, or strength training to improve overall fitness and prevent injury
Gradually increase mileage and intensity to build endurance ...
- Q4. Case Questions:Our client is one of the largest banks in India. They have done fairly well in retail banking but have struggled in commercial banking division
- Ans.
The bank should focus on improving their commercial banking strategies and offerings to better compete in that division.
Conduct market research to understand the needs and preferences of commercial banking clients
Develop tailored products and services for commercial clients, such as business loans, cash management solutions, and trade finance
Invest in training and development of commercial banking staff to enhance thei...
- Q5. PI questions: Some questions on the resume especially the work I had with Taiwanese client and the challenges I had faced while working with them
- Q6. Compare Indian clients with Asian clients
- Ans.
Indian clients and Asian clients have similarities and differences in their preferences and behaviors.
Both Indian clients and Asian clients value personal relationships and trust in business dealings.
Indian clients tend to have a more hierarchical approach to business, while Asian clients may have a more collective decision-making process.
Indian clients may prioritize price negotiations, while Asian clients may focus m...
- Q7. Toughest position I had been in at a client and how I handled it
- Ans.
Dealing with a difficult client situation by maintaining professionalism and communication.
Client was unhappy with project progress
Listened to client's concerns and addressed them promptly
Maintained open communication and provided regular updates
Worked collaboratively with team to find solutions
Successfully resolved issues and regained client's trust
- Q8. Where do I see myself in 10 years
- Ans.
In 10 years, I see myself as a successful entrepreneur running my own business and making a positive impact in the community.
Running a successful business in the tech industry
Expanding my company globally
Being actively involved in philanthropic efforts
Continuing to learn and grow professionally
- Q9. Why consulting
- Ans.
Consulting allows me to work on diverse projects, solve complex problems, and collaborate with different teams.
Opportunity to work on diverse projects and industries
Ability to solve complex problems and provide innovative solutions
Collaboration with different teams and stakeholders
Continuous learning and professional development
Flexibility in work schedule and location
Potential for high impact and influence
- Q10. If not consulting then what
- Ans.
I would consider a career in project management or business development.
Project management: I have strong organizational and leadership skills, which would be valuable in managing and executing projects.
Business development: I have a knack for identifying opportunities and building relationships, which would be useful in driving growth and expanding business.
Example: If not consulting, I could explore project managemen...
- Q11. Haiti Crisis and why does a country like Japan respond well while countries like India suffer. A little bit on Reliance and Lyondell deal and what I thought were the risks for that
- Ans.
Japan responds well to Haiti crisis due to efficient disaster preparedness and response systems, while India struggles due to lack of resources and infrastructure.
Japan has a well-established disaster preparedness and response system in place, with regular drills and efficient coordination between government agencies and NGOs.
India, on the other hand, faces challenges in responding to crises like the Haiti earthquake d...
- Q12. Case Questions:Problem with Airline industry in India
- Ans.
The airline industry in India is facing challenges such as high operating costs, intense competition, and regulatory issues.
High operating costs due to expensive fuel prices and maintenance expenses
Intense competition leading to price wars and reduced profit margins
Regulatory issues like high taxes and restrictions on foreign investment
Infrastructure constraints affecting on-time performance and customer satisfaction
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Interviewer was into sports himself hence my interest in running became our topic of conversation for several minutes.
Identified details about the bank – which region, products etc. Next identified the competition and the products they offered. Grouped products as per the total volume of transactions. Was able to isolate bad performance to a single product - forex
derivatives. Then tried to understand how banks make money from forex derivates and by benchmarking with competition was able to ascertain why we aren’t selling. At this time we realized we had already spent about 35min on the PI +Case – so was asked to synthesize the case.
What helped me was that I was able to scope the problem well and isolate the problem to a single product. It was never an interview, more so a conversation. Honestly speaking, for atleast the first 10min of the case I had little idea on where it was going but I tried to employ a MECE structure and spent considerable time on being absolutely clear on the problem.
Finally, even though I had not touched upon the recommendations in the case analysis, I was able to give 2 recommendations as part of my synthesis. This was something which interviewer actually liked.
My lack of practical knowledge about the banking sector was a disadvantage.
Tips: PI is important! Read and be comfortable on different sectors. Also don’t lose you cool even if you think the case is going around in circles.
Round: personal interview
Experience: Walk me through your resume.
Questions on my academic performance at School, Engineering College
and ISB
Strengths
If you had to relive ISB again whom would you want to be
Weaknesses – here was really grilled as he continually pushed back on
each of my prepared answers until I finally cracked
Lots of questions on my work experience.
Why do you want to move from EDA to consulting
Do you think you will do well in a consulting company
Why Mckinsey and how will you make your decision between firms
Tips: Practice your PI!! It is as important as your cases
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The interview started on dramatic note as I came about 15min late. Was asked the reason for coming late and promptly responded with the truth. Interviewer was a little shocked but finally told me that he appreciated my honesty – “integrity was as important as intellect in consulting”
Thankfully had read up on this.
• Started out through the first principles – supply of total seats and the total demand.
• Quickly established the various cost heads – fuel, leasing planes, facilities and staff
It really was a conversation and soon realized that Vivek didn’t really want me to solve it like a case but just discuss. So we started on the analysis phase where we started discussing what is that Air India can do. Identified the places where Air India loses more money compared to competition (both India and foreign). Was able to use some points from Southwest and Singapore airlines
and did a great job in identifying the problems with hub and spoke model of operation – price competition on arterial routes and operational efficiency.
Tips: Practicing cases is important but please don’t neglect your PI and general reading. An intelligent conversation backed by well researched data can really help.
Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)
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Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. A company has been making loss for 2 years. Find a solution based on data given
- Ans.
Analyze the data to identify the root cause of the loss and develop a plan to address it.
Analyze financial statements to identify areas of high expenses or low revenue
Conduct market research to identify competitive pressures or changing customer needs
Develop a plan to reduce expenses, increase revenue, or pivot the business model
Consider seeking outside investment or partnerships to support the turnaround
Monitor progre
- Q2. Estimate the size of tractor market in India
- Ans.
The tractor market size in India is estimated to be in the range of X to Y units.
The size of the tractor market in India can be estimated based on factors such as population, agricultural land, and government policies.
According to a report by Research and Markets, the Indian tractor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% during 2020-2025.
Major players in the Indian tractor market include Mahindra & Mahindra, TAFE...
- Q3. Tell us your story
- Ans.
I started my career as a software developer and transitioned into business analysis to bridge the gap between technology and business.
Started as a software developer
Developed skills in requirements gathering and analysis
Transitioned into business analysis to bridge the gap between technology and business
Worked on projects in various industries including finance, healthcare, and retail
- Q4. Substantiate your claim in the resume
- Ans.
I have substantiated my claim by providing specific examples of my achievements and skills in my previous roles.
Provided detailed descriptions of my responsibilities and accomplishments in each job listed on my resume
Included metrics and data to quantify my impact on the company
Highlighted specific skills and certifications relevant to the position
Received positive feedback and recognition from previous managers and co...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Shortlist is made based on resume. Last year, about 20 people were shortlisted from nearly 200 applicants. They look for people who have excelled in various verticals like academics, leadership qualities etc. After the shortlist based on resume, a workshop was held by the company where they explained the selection process. Each selected candidate was allotted a “buddy” in the company with whom they'll be constantly interacting and preparing for the interviews.The test paper consisted of business problems, similar to case interviews but in written format. Questions based on data interpretation were also asked. All questions were objective type questions. The written test is held just to make sure that all the shortlisted candidates clear a basic cut off of knowledge about data analysis and case studies.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Problems related to business will be given and they'll ask you to suggest a solution.
Tips: Some sample case interview questions are available on McKinsey's website.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Questions will be asked based on resume- to evaluate and validate resume points.
Tips: Try to express your personal story in an interesting and innovative way.
General Tips: A good CGPA and good core interns will be useful.In the resume, pitch about credentials and extracurricular activities you taken part in to show how you have contributed. Focus more on the impact of your achievements and try to quantify the impact.Attending the workshop conducted by the company (if done this year) is essential.
Skill Tips: "Leadership skills, like leading a team for Inter-IIT, being a core/ secretary would give you an edge over others."
Skills: Leadership Skills
College Name: IIT Madras
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Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The company looks for exceptional performances in the resumes. They want to have people who are good on all fronts and are exceptional in a few things. So tailor the resume accordingly and bring out all the spikes that you can put forth.
Tips: They usually have a resume making workshop where they tell about their expectations from the resumes. Make full use of that workshop.
Round: Interview
Experience: I appeared for 4 interviews in total. Each interview had case study as well as HR questions. It is very important to engage the interviewer in a conversation and remain confident throughout the interview.
Tips: Show the interviewer that you are really passionate about whatever you have done.
General Tips: Pre-Placement Preparation
1) Selecting sectors or companies
Select your group of target companies and sectors. You should realize what your interests are and what kind of job would suit you, and according to that you should prepare a list of companies that you are going to focus on primarily. This list should not be too narrow that you have too few companies to target and not too broad that you end up sitting for every company visiting the campus.
2) Attending PPTs
The PPTs and the workshops organized by the companies form a key input in the decision process of choosing the companies. Be attentive during the PPTs and note key points mentioned – like the profile, compensation structure and the contacts of the people (especially alumni) in the company. This helps a lot during the preparation for the particular company.
3) Resume
The best way to start the preparation for the interview process is to start by making a list of all things that you have done in your life. This list should contain every small and big thing that you have done. Once the above list is made, make a master resume out of the list by retaining all the important things and putting them into formal language. The smaller works can be kept for narrating during interviews. If your master resume is properly made then preparing company tailored resume becomes very easy. After the master resume is done, it is time to make sector/company specific resumes. Every sector must have different resumes and, if possible, also make the resume specific to every company. Take feedback from your friends and seniors and make necessary adjustments.
4) Communication skills
You can make a GD group and conduct regular GDs to help you prepare for the GDs. In fact, also ask your friends to conduct mock interviews and record these interviews. You will actually come to know what to do and how you react during the interviews.
5) Written Tests
If you are targeting companies that take CAT-like aptitude tests, then prepare for them by solving some CAT papers. These tests just check practice and someone who has been preparing will definitely have an edge over a person who is not in touch.
6) HR Interviews
Make a list of the commonly asked HR questions and then prepare answers for them. Do not learn the answers by heart but make sure you know the important points that you want to mention for each question.
7) Case Interviews
The best way to prepare for a case interview is to form groups and solve case studies interactively as you would do in an interview.
8. CSE Preparation
For the CSE companies, I brushed up basic data structures and algorithms as well as C/C++ and Java. Other than that, I also glanced through Operating Systems, Compilers, Networks and databases. Make sure that you understand the basic concepts behind these things as well as particular details of popular implementations of each of these systems.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: McKinsey looks for a spike in your resume, people who have commendable achievements is their field of choice, academics, extra curriculars or sports. So be sure to make your resume accordingly. McKinsey adds a lot of weight-age to formal awards, scholarships, achievements (like inter-IIT) etc. But if you don't have them (like me) you just have to make extra effort to show that you have equivalent achievements.
Round: Interview
Experience: First, I was asked about myself and mostly my connection to dance and the dance club. (Some interviewers do this to make you comfortable at the same time analyzing your personality). In the first interview I was given an estimation case about the dish TV industry. Here the interviewer was mostly interested in my approach to solving the problem and if applicable my numerical skills.
The second interview was a pure business case about the printing business. Here my creativity and business sense (read common sense as applicable to a business situation) was put to test.
Tips: McKinsey interviews are mostly case study based. So prepare accordingly. Once you get shortlisted they send you a ton of material, search for a “Vault” case book amongst this pile. Reading that should be enough ;). First read the basic material by you and once you are confident enough make a group of around 3 people and practice case studies.
I guess this job opportunity meant a lot to all of us and it did to me too. I became nervous and that severely affected my performance and moreover I looked under confident. Take on every interview as if that job doesn't mean anything to you.
General Tips: Internship: (attention third year people!)
When it comes to the placement interview, internships play pivotal role. There are rarely any interviews where the interviewee isn't drilled on their internships. So, please don‟t treat an internship as a paid vacation. Good work done during the internship gives one the confidence that can very well bowl the interviewer over (as it did in my case :D). Believe me confidence does much more than get you a job; it determines success and failure in most
undertakings. Internship gives you the first chance to build that up … use it!
Pre Placement Talks:
Please attend the ppts of at least those companies which fall into your sector of interest. At ppts you get to see a lot more things than the boring presentations and the pay package. Most companies bring along with them alumni who have spent a few years in the company. Observing or interacting with them will give you a good assessment of what you are going to be a few years from now if you join that company. For example I observed that alumni of XYZ Company were not as upbeat and confident as alumni of ABC Company (names have
been hidden on request ;) ) even if XYZ was paying plenty more than ABC. I knew then and there that I would want to join ABC and never applied to XYZ. Be sure to utilize them and be sure to clear all your doubts and conceptions. Once you start attending presentations you will observe junta asking questions just to score brownie points with the speaker. Believe me it won't help one bit in landing them a job!
Resumes:
Making an appealing resume is the single most important step in the placement process and IITK is notorious for its bad resumes, so attend workshops. Like most IITK junta I sucked at making a resume (and still do), but whatever little skill I have, I got through workshops. One workshop I would advise everyone to attend is the resume making workshop of McKinsey. Get your resumes checked and edited by those who have been through placement especially by those from other IITs (I know this will hurt a lot of egos, but IITB's resumes are some of the best. Those dudes have mastered the art of making an impact with whatever little they've got, while we excel at doing exactly the opposite :P). Prepare an impactful resume and don't submit the same resume to every company, make changes based on the profile.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Since, first short listing was done on the basis of resumes, so again it’s very important to highlight some spike in your career in the best possible way.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview had 2 rounds initially after which one shortlist was given. In the first one, after asking some questions from my resume, like why consulting, about internship,etc..I was asked a case to estimate the washing machine market of India..I was asked to think and come up with some answer and take as much time as I want. I just focused domestic market but was then asked to look for industries also L...I lost some track here and was not able to clearly see what is the market to washing machines as far as industries are concerned apart from textiles...then I was asked to list out the factors of buying a new washing machine, I said the obvious ones and then was asked to come up with a number depicting the number of machines which will be sold next year..I was not at my best but somehow got some answer which the interviewer said is ok and the interview ended up in 30 minutes.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Later on, for the second interview, a partner called me in. He asked me about my pre IIT experiences and about my family background. Then he gave me simple case to calculate the number of cricket bats sold per year in India and then the market of this commodity. I did the case quickly and told him the steps and final answer which he said that that looked somewhat on the lower side and then asked me to leave. I asked me some questions and the interview was over in 15 minutes!!! L...shortlist came and I was not there.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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34 Questions
- Q1. Current demand for (artificial) knee implants in India
- Q2. Asked questions to see if age, economic status was an issue. Key issue : Person had to have knee problems (age based segmentation) and had to be able to afford a surgery (income based segmentation)
- Q3. Split by age : 0-15, 15-35, 35-60, 60+ : 30%,30%,30%,10%. Estimated % in each category with knee problems
- Q4. Split by economic status : Low, Low and Upper Middle and Upper Class : 30-40-20-10
- Ans.
The population is split into four economic classes: Low, Low and Upper Middle, and Upper Class.
30% of the population belongs to the Low economic class.
40% of the population belongs to the Low and Upper Middle economic class.
20% of the population belongs to the Upper Middle economic class.
10% of the population belongs to the Upper Class.
- Q5. Upper - almost certainly go for replacement - 90% of the 10%
- Q6. Upper middle - can afford it but significant cost so 50% of the 20%
- Ans.
The customer can afford 50% of the cost, which is significant for them.
The customer is in the upper middle class.
The cost is significant for them, so they can only afford 50% of it.
The remaining 50% may still be too expensive for them.
Consider offering financing options or alternative solutions.
Example: A family can afford to pay $5000 for a new car, which is only 50% of the total cost.
Example: A company can only affor...
- Q7. Ignore lower middle, lower
- Q8. Distribution of the 9 million people : Rural Urban I suggested 70-30, he said take 50-50, forgot why
- Q9. Asked what factors will determine acceptability of product?
- Ans.
Acceptability of a product is determined by various factors such as quality, price, features, usability, and customer satisfaction.
Quality of the product
Price of the product
Features offered by the product
Usability of the product
Customer satisfaction with the product
Competitive landscape
Market demand and trends
- Q10. Gender : women tend to have arthritis more than men
- Q11. Asked me to give a recap of what I did in the case till then
- Q12. What questions do you have?
- Q13. About you. (interrupted me when I mentioned the ‘Best Senator Award’)
- Q14. About Students Senate
- Q15. Who decides the best senator award?
- Q16. Why do you think you got the award? (talked of an initiative)
- Q17. Situation where you led a group of students on an initiative or project? What did you learn? (talked about Placement Automation)
- Ans.
Led a group of students on a Placement Automation project
Organized weekly meetings to discuss progress and assign tasks
Delegated responsibilities based on each student's strengths and skills
Implemented a feedback system to address any issues and make improvements
Collaborated with the team to troubleshoot technical challenges
Presented the final project to stakeholders and received positive feedback
- Q18. What would the Automation Coordinators would say about me?
- Q19. What are your career plans? What if not McKinsey?
- Q20. Opinion/view on the nuclear deal that is in the papers?
- Ans.
As a business analyst, I do not have a direct opinion on the nuclear deal, but I can analyze its potential impact on the market.
The nuclear deal may affect the prices of oil and gas, which can impact various industries.
It may also lead to changes in international trade and political relationships.
As a business analyst, it is important to stay updated on such developments and analyze their potential impact on the market...
- Q21. Growth of cars vs growth of motorbikes - which would grow faster in % terms? A: Economic factor the main reason to go for bikes. Shift from lower middle to upper middle, increasing growth rate for cars mo...
- Ans.
Cars would grow faster than motorbikes due to economic factors.
Shift from lower middle to upper middle class favors cars
Increasing growth rate for cars more than for bikes
- Q22. Questions you have?
- Q23. Asked about background (schooling)
- Q24. After JEE, why IITK?
- Q25. Are you applying (I said that I’d given GRE, indicated that whether or not I would app would depend on how my McK interview went. Just for the record I eventually applied only to MIT and Stanford)?
- Q26. Asked about cases in previous rounds
- Q27. Estimate the number of people who watched the India-Australia 20-20 semifinal in South Africa (on TV/stadium)
- Q28. Divided into Indians, Australians, Rest of theWorld. Divided rest of the world into cricketing and non cricketing nations. Divided cricketing nations into the nations whose teams were there in the other s...
- Q29. Ended up focusing on Residential Indians - rural vs urban. Assume DD is broadcasting
- Q30. Two drivers : have access to a TV showing the match and also have free time
- Q31. Urban : people wouldn’t watch if they aren’t free
- Q32. Rural : people wouldn’t watch if there was no electricity. Assume 50% electrification
- Q33. Age factor : Very old and very young (< 5) wouldn’t watch
- Q34. Women wouldn’t be as enthusiastic. 90% men and 50% women
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Experience: Was asked to stop, look back and formalize everything done and summarize what was done. I related TV advertising rates to a online revenue for ads model I developed in my internship on which a worldwide patent was filed. Any questions? Asked about how an EM chooses whether to become a partner vs becoming a CEO/senior manager at a corporation. Asked if McKinsey had a standard way of solving business problems in engagements and if so how one retained one’s creativity
College Name: IIT KANPUR
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7 Questions
- Q1. Dicussion on projects in public sector
- Q2. Case
- Q3. How to control PDS kerosene leakages in petrol pumps?
- Ans.
To control PDS kerosene leakages in petrol pumps, strict monitoring and enforcement of regulations is necessary.
Regular inspections of petrol pumps to check for leakages
Installation of proper equipment to prevent leakages
Strict penalties for petrol pump owners found guilty of leakages
Training of petrol pump staff on proper handling of kerosene
Encouraging consumers to report any leakages they observe
Collaboration betwee...
- Q4. A case on a hotel operating in losses. Made me calculate the profit margins for ‘Room’ & ‘Non-Room’ segments of the hotel followed by qualitative discussion on how to improve profitability
- Q5. Extensive HR
- Q6. Guess estimate on estimation of 1 year revenue for NEUFC (ISL team)
- Ans.
Estimated revenue for NEUFC (ISL team) for 1 year
Revenue depends on various factors like ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandise sales, etc.
Previous year's revenue can be used as a reference point
Assuming an average revenue growth rate of 10%, the estimated revenue for NEUFC for 1 year could be around X amount
- Q7. General HR
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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:
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