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3 Mar 2025
Top McKinsey & Company Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Amrita Singh
Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. Round 2:A case based on tackling the problem of Anemia in India (assuming the role of the Prime Minister of India)
- Q2. A case based on market entry of a firm into India (basic structure required).HR questions on why consulting?Long term goals?
- Q3. Generic HR
- Q4. Simple guestimate to estimate the size and revenue of Apple I phone 6 in India
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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
Top McKinsey & Company Intern Interview Questions and Answers
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Interview Questionnaire
9 Questions
- Q1. What were your biggest learnings from the work experiences in all companies/ profiles you worked for/ in
- Ans.
My biggest learnings from work experiences
Importance of effective communication in a team setting
Adaptability and flexibility in handling different tasks and challenges
Time management and prioritization of tasks
Building strong professional relationships and networking
Continuous learning and skill development
- Q2. Need to reduce the waiting time in the OPD of a hospital. How would you do it
- Q3. Why MBA after such work experience?
- Ans.
An MBA will enhance my skills and knowledge to advance my career and achieve my long-term goals.
To gain a deeper understanding of business operations and strategy
To develop leadership and management skills
To expand my professional network and gain exposure to diverse industries
To pivot my career towards a new industry or function
To achieve my long-term career goals
Example: I have worked in marketing for several years a...
- Q4. Short quantitative problem on variable/ fixed expenses of a hotel
- Ans.
Variable expenses of a hotel are costs that change with occupancy levels, while fixed expenses remain constant.
Variable expenses include housekeeping, laundry, and guest amenities.
Fixed expenses include rent, property taxes, and insurance.
As occupancy levels increase, variable expenses will also increase.
Fixed expenses can be spread out over a larger number of guests, reducing the cost per guest.
Understanding the diffe...
- Q5. Qualitative case: How would you reduce the setup cost of a hotel company?
- Ans.
To reduce setup cost of a hotel company, focus on optimizing procurement, outsourcing non-core activities, and utilizing technology.
Optimize procurement by negotiating better deals with suppliers and using bulk purchasing
Outsource non-core activities such as laundry, landscaping, and maintenance to reduce staffing costs
Utilize technology to automate processes and reduce manual labor, such as implementing self-check-in ...
- Q6. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and a strong work ethic.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
I have completed several internships in software development
I am proficient in programming languages such as Java and Python
I am a quick learner and enjoy taking on new challenges
- Q7. Biggest failure in life (from the McKinsey test)
- Ans.
My biggest failure was not standing up for myself in a toxic work environment.
I allowed my boss to belittle and undermine me in front of colleagues.
I didn't speak up when I was given unfair workloads and deadlines.
I didn't seek help or support from HR or colleagues.
I eventually became burnt out and had to leave the job.
I learned the importance of setting boundaries and advocating for myself in the workplace.
- Q8. What would your suggestions be to the PM Narendra Modi on making the recently launched MadeInIndia Campaign successful
- Ans.
To make MadeInIndia campaign successful, PM Modi should focus on improving infrastructure, promoting innovation, and encouraging exports.
Invest in building world-class infrastructure to support manufacturing and exports
Promote innovation and R&D to improve product quality and competitiveness
Encourage exports by providing incentives and reducing trade barriers
Collaborate with industry leaders to identify and address cha...
- Q9. Guesstimate the no. of iPhone 6 that would be sold in India post the upcoming launch
- Ans.
Around 1 million iPhone 6 units may be sold in India post launch.
Sales will depend on pricing and marketing strategies
Apple has a loyal customer base in India
Competition from other smartphone brands may affect sales
Previous iPhone models have seen good sales in India
Demand may be higher in urban areas compared to rural areas
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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
Top McKinsey & Company Intern Interview Questions and Answers
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Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies
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Interview Questionnaire
6 Questions
- Q1. Why consulting?
- Q2. How has IIML been so far
- Ans.
IIML has been an enriching experience so far.
IIML has provided me with a rigorous academic curriculum.
The faculty at IIML is highly knowledgeable and experienced.
I have had the opportunity to interact with diverse and talented peers.
The campus infrastructure and facilities are top-notch.
IIML has also offered various industry interactions and guest lectures.
I have been able to participate in extracurricular activities a...
- 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 employees for food vending, maintenance etc
- Ans.
The single screen cinema is facing losses due to internal cost issues.
Revenue streams: ticket sales, concessions (food and beverages), advertising
Cost streams: employee salaries, food vending expenses, maintenance costs
Examples of revenue streams: ticket sales revenue, revenue from selling food and beverages, revenue from advertising partnerships
Examples of cost streams: salaries of employees involved in food vending a...
- Q4. What advice will you give my 8 year daughter?
- Ans.
Be kind, curious, and never stop learning.
Always be kind to others and treat them with respect.
Stay curious and never stop asking questions.
Embrace learning and try new things.
Believe in yourself and never give up.
Be patient and understanding with yourself and others.
Take care of your health and well-being.
Have fun and enjoy the journey of life.
- Q5. Long term plans?
- Q6. What do you think the role of partner is in the firm?
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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
Top McKinsey & Company Intern Interview Questions and Answers
Q1. You own an e-commerce website which sells jewellery, fashion products and apparel majorly for women. You have spent a good amount on marketing the site but still are in losses. Now you have to make a strategy to earn profits. Basically an i...
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Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies
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Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. Can you calculate the number of auto-rickshaws in any city of your choice?
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Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Partner had been told to test me on case. During Q&A, I asked him about how Mckinsey treats innovation (since I come from an R&D background). He found the Q different. Was able to engage with him on that and had a healthy chat. My second Q completely resonated with him. I asked him how Mckinsey treated candidates with above avg exp. To that he talked about his own story (had joined consulting after 10 yrs industry exp.) and how it just changes the ramp rate. This question set up a good rapport between us and I could sense some good vibes at the end.
Recommended Approach
I took my time to come up with a structure. Start with population of city, segment it into 2 parts working professionals and non-working people (housewives, students,etc) I suggested I would estimate the # of people in each segment and then estimate the total # of rides they would take and based on the average time taken for an auto ride, I will find the total # of autos in the city. Sameer was OK with this plan. I started with Mumbai and said Sion and ahead autos were not allowed. So I suggested we should use only 50% of the population (around 7.5 million) to estimate # of autos. He was pleased that I used some practical knowledge also. From there on it was relatively straightforward. One place I made an assumption that 15% of working professional would use an auto. He wanted to know how I made this assumption. I realised that was a mistake on my part to make such an assumption. I then split the working professional segment to different income classes and then put a % for each to figure out how many from each sub-segment would take an auto.
The final # for working prof segment came around 50000 autos (assuming around 30min for a one-way ride, and on average 50% of autos have a single passenger and 50% have 2 passengers). He told me to double it to include the other segment. He asked whether this 100K was a reasonable estimate and what single question I would ask to see if this was reasonable. I was suggesting Qs which would not directly answer and more elaborate. Finally I suggested we could look at # of taxis in the city to get a comparable. He wanted one more question. At this point I was drained out. He helped me arrived at the question. (look at another city with comparable population) In retrospect these look trivial but I was unable to think so simple.
Tips: DONTs: Do not make assumption without any reasoning behind it. Don't think complicated. Keep your though process simple. Most of the times the interviewer is asking for fundamental stuff, nothing complicated
DOs: Lay out the structure especially in guestimate with as much detailed layering as possible before you crunch the #s. The interviewer will tell you how much detail he wants you to focus on. Engage the interviewer in the discussion as at every point he might give you some data to simplify your calculations.
Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)
Experience: Partner had been told to test me on case. During Q&A, I asked him about how Mckinsey treats innovation (since I come from an R&D background). He found the Q different. Was able to engage with him on that and had a healthy chat. My second Q completely resonated with him. I asked him how Mckinsey treated candidates with above avg exp. To that he talked about his own story (had joined consulting after 10 yrs industry exp.) and how it just changes the ramp rate. This question set up a good rapport between us and I could sense some good vibes at the end.
Recommended Approach
I took my time to come up with a structure. Start with population of city, segment it into 2 parts working professionals and non-working people (housewives, students,etc) I suggested I would estimate the # of people in each segment and then estimate the total # of rides they would take and based on the average time taken for an auto ride, I will find the total # of autos in the city. Sameer was OK with this plan. I started with Mumbai and said Sion and ahead autos were not allowed. So I suggested we should use only 50% of the population (around 7.5 million) to estimate # of autos. He was pleased that I used some practical knowledge also. From there on it was relatively straightforward. One place I made an assumption that 15% of working professional would use an auto. He wanted to know how I made this assumption. I realised that was a mistake on my part to make such an assumption. I then split the working professional segment to different income classes and then put a % for each to figure out how many from each sub-segment would take an auto.
The final # for working prof segment came around 50000 autos (assuming around 30min for a one-way ride, and on average 50% of autos have a single passenger and 50% have 2 passengers). He told me to double it to include the other segment. He asked whether this 100K was a reasonable estimate and what single question I would ask to see if this was reasonable. I was suggesting Qs which would not directly answer and more elaborate. Finally I suggested we could look at # of taxis in the city to get a comparable. He wanted one more question. At this point I was drained out. He helped me arrived at the question. (look at another city with comparable population) In retrospect these look trivial but I was unable to think so simple.
Tips: DONTs: Do not make assumption without any reasoning behind it. Don't think complicated. Keep your though process simple. Most of the times the interviewer is asking for fundamental stuff, nothing complicated
DOs: Lay out the structure especially in guestimate with as much detailed layering as possible before you crunch the #s. The interviewer will tell you how much detail he wants you to focus on. Engage the interviewer in the discussion as at every point he might give you some data to simplify your calculations.
Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)
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Interview Preparation Tips
Round: HR Interview
Experience: They short listed about 22 students. They had 2 rounds of interviews. I was not able to make to the second round. In the first round I had 2 interviews. In both interviews a case study was given and some HR questions were asked. In my first interview the interviewer gave me a case of a steel industry. It was like that my industry had 2 places from where I can procure my raw material and I had to decide which place is better. I did pretty well in this interview. HR questions included about my academic achievements, why not research, my experience as Mess secretary etc. You will always enjoy giving interview to a consultancy firm because this people make you very comfortable. Though it was my first interview but I was not nervous at all. In my second interview I screwed up my case. The case was about a company which is earning lots of profit and is now looking for new fronts to invest the money. I started talking about vertical integration and horizontal integration in the same field in which company was operating. But in the end interviewer told me that he expected me too look into different new ventures like real estate etc. Though I was not shortlisted further but I enjoyed a lot my first interview.
College Name: IIT BOMBAY
Experience: They short listed about 22 students. They had 2 rounds of interviews. I was not able to make to the second round. In the first round I had 2 interviews. In both interviews a case study was given and some HR questions were asked. In my first interview the interviewer gave me a case of a steel industry. It was like that my industry had 2 places from where I can procure my raw material and I had to decide which place is better. I did pretty well in this interview. HR questions included about my academic achievements, why not research, my experience as Mess secretary etc. You will always enjoy giving interview to a consultancy firm because this people make you very comfortable. Though it was my first interview but I was not nervous at all. In my second interview I screwed up my case. The case was about a company which is earning lots of profit and is now looking for new fronts to invest the money. I started talking about vertical integration and horizontal integration in the same field in which company was operating. But in the end interviewer told me that he expected me too look into different new ventures like real estate etc. Though I was not shortlisted further but I enjoyed a lot my first interview.
College Name: IIT BOMBAY
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Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I took help from my elder brother for preparing my resume as well as for subsequent revisions – regarding points to be included and formatting. I mentioned about the academic scores in school and college, qualities, achievements, special interest in dancing and athletics, activities/cells/societies I have been a part of (Placement Cell, Choreography Club). I also mentioned about my internship with HDFC Bank.
150 students applied for written test.
Round: Test
Experience: Written test consisted of 2 sections.
First section consisted of a passage. Students were asked to write its summary within 150 words and to give a suitable title to their summary. Time allotted was 30 minutes.
Second section had multiple choice questions. The questions were mostly of senior school level. Total time allotted was 90 minutes.
10 questions from verbal ability and logical reasoning (questions related to sentence correction and grammar)
20 questions from quantitative ability (topic included were profit/loss, percentages and data interpretation)
Business general knowledge (questions were based on current affairs of companies like mergers, major projects undertaken by them etc.).
56 students got selected after the written round.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a one on one interview. Here the interviewer tested you on all the fronts. Following questions were asked:
1. Tell me about yourself and your family.
2. Why would you like to join McKinsey Knowledge Centre?
3. Where do you see yourself after 5 years?
4. How do you see yourself doing in McKinsey Knowledge Centre?
5. Tell me about your educational background.
25 students cleared the first round.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: It was again one on one interview round. My question consisted of two parts. In 1st one, they wanted to see my thought process and logical reasoning skills and in 2nd part, they stressed more on my ability to analyse numerical data.
My question was “How many forms do you expect to sell in Sri Venkateswara College in the year 2013”
So in my 1st part I told them that i would refer to the previous records i.e. no. of application forms in the previous years (last 3 years), the percentage increase in the forms every year as well as the increase in cut off.
In 2nd part, they told me to work on estimates (assuming population to be 1.8 million and then estimating the no. of % of student (age 17-20) in the whole population and so on.
Another case study given to my friend was to estimate the number of auto rickshaws in a city.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: Unlike my other fellow mates, the interviewer took me for a walk in the garden. She was telling about how the company actually functions. It was a half an hour talk wherein I mostly listened while she talked.
College Name: SRI VENKATESWARA COLLEGE, DELHI UNIVERSITY
Motivation: I researched about the company from its official website – their work environment, selection procedure, their culture, business, reputation etc. Pre –Placement talk helped me to know more precisely the job description they are looking for, company’s internal management and salary and perks they were offering.
On 1st day, they conducted a written test where students were asked to submit their resume along with their answer sheets. On the 2nd day, there were three rounds of interviews.
Experience: I took help from my elder brother for preparing my resume as well as for subsequent revisions – regarding points to be included and formatting. I mentioned about the academic scores in school and college, qualities, achievements, special interest in dancing and athletics, activities/cells/societies I have been a part of (Placement Cell, Choreography Club). I also mentioned about my internship with HDFC Bank.
150 students applied for written test.
Round: Test
Experience: Written test consisted of 2 sections.
First section consisted of a passage. Students were asked to write its summary within 150 words and to give a suitable title to their summary. Time allotted was 30 minutes.
Second section had multiple choice questions. The questions were mostly of senior school level. Total time allotted was 90 minutes.
10 questions from verbal ability and logical reasoning (questions related to sentence correction and grammar)
20 questions from quantitative ability (topic included were profit/loss, percentages and data interpretation)
Business general knowledge (questions were based on current affairs of companies like mergers, major projects undertaken by them etc.).
56 students got selected after the written round.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a one on one interview. Here the interviewer tested you on all the fronts. Following questions were asked:
1. Tell me about yourself and your family.
2. Why would you like to join McKinsey Knowledge Centre?
3. Where do you see yourself after 5 years?
4. How do you see yourself doing in McKinsey Knowledge Centre?
5. Tell me about your educational background.
25 students cleared the first round.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: It was again one on one interview round. My question consisted of two parts. In 1st one, they wanted to see my thought process and logical reasoning skills and in 2nd part, they stressed more on my ability to analyse numerical data.
My question was “How many forms do you expect to sell in Sri Venkateswara College in the year 2013”
So in my 1st part I told them that i would refer to the previous records i.e. no. of application forms in the previous years (last 3 years), the percentage increase in the forms every year as well as the increase in cut off.
In 2nd part, they told me to work on estimates (assuming population to be 1.8 million and then estimating the no. of % of student (age 17-20) in the whole population and so on.
Another case study given to my friend was to estimate the number of auto rickshaws in a city.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: Unlike my other fellow mates, the interviewer took me for a walk in the garden. She was telling about how the company actually functions. It was a half an hour talk wherein I mostly listened while she talked.
College Name: SRI VENKATESWARA COLLEGE, DELHI UNIVERSITY
Motivation: I researched about the company from its official website – their work environment, selection procedure, their culture, business, reputation etc. Pre –Placement talk helped me to know more precisely the job description they are looking for, company’s internal management and salary and perks they were offering.
On 1st day, they conducted a written test where students were asked to submit their resume along with their answer sheets. On the 2nd day, there were three rounds of interviews.
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Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I took help from my seniors for preparing the resume regarding points to be included and subsequent revisions and formatting. I mentioned about the academic scores of +2 and college, qualities, achievements, special interest in dancing and athletics, position of responsibility in school and college.
150 students applied for written test.
Round: Test
Experience: Written test consisted of 2 sections.
1st section consisted of a one page paragraph. Students were asked to write a summary of it within 150 words and to give a suitable title to their summary. The time allotted for the same was 30 minutes.
2nd section had multiple choice questions. The questions were mostly from class 11th and 12th syllabus. Total time allotted was 90 minutes for the same.
10 questions from verbal ability (questions related to sentence correction and verbal reasoning)
20 questions from quantitative ability (topic included were Profit/Loss, % increase or decrease, data interpretation)
Business General Knowledge (questions were based on current affairs of companies like mergers, major projects undertaken by them etc.)
56 students got selected after the written round.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a one on one interview .It lasted for 10-15 min. Following questions were asked:
1) Tell me about yourself and your family.
2) Why aren’t you pursuing post-graduation?
3) What is the difference between McKinsey Knowledge Centre and McKinsey & Company?
4) Are your parents fine with the break you are taking in your studies?
5) Why do you think we offered you the post of Junior Analyst and not that of a team leader?
Questions based on my resume were also asked. Since my core area of study is Maths (H), almost all the questions in the interview round (including the case study to a certain extent) were from my core subject areas.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: It was again one on one round. My question consisted of two parts. In the 1st part, they wanted to see my thought process and logical reasoning skills and the 2nd part included numbers mainly to check my calculations.
They asked me to choose a mall of my choice and then gave me the case situation as:
Suppose you were to open a PVR Cineplex in the particular mall then answer the following questions:
What all things will you consider?
Estimate the profits for the first year of operation.
In the 1st part I told them I would consider:
The demographics of the people who visit the mall (age/financial background/social strata)
This would tell what type of movies can be screened (sensitive issues, romantic, action movies, Hollywood etc.)
To maintain the quality of service since if majority of customers are from upper middle class then they will not be very price sensitive but would care more about the quality of service.
The price of the tickets can be comparatively high.
In 2nd part, I had to work on my estimates – percentages and probabilities (assuming high demand for tickets on weekends rather than week days, keeping prices high on weekends etc.)
I was asked to solve the case study on the blackboard and had to explain the same to the interviewer. The interview lasted for 20-25 minutes.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: In this round, there were two interviewers. I was given a pen and a paper to solve sums. Initially i was given three tables.
A. 1st table consisted of some values and I was asked to find percent increase or decrease.
B. 2nd table had revenue and cost figures and I was told to find out “which product has maximum selling price?”
C. 3rd table contained sales figures and I had to find maximum increase or decrease of in sales of any product by looking at it (pen and paper wasn’t allowed)
Few mental mathematics questions were asked like 23x25, 45x48 etc. In the end, few personal questions came from the interviewer like:
Are you comfortable with the working schedule of 12 – 14 working hours per day?
What are your hobbies?
For how many years do you wish to work for McKinsey Knowledge Centre?
College Name: SRI VENKATESWARA COLLEGE, DELHI UNIVERSITY
Motivation: I researched about the company from its official website – the qualities they are looking for in a candidate, selection procedure, lines of business etc. Pre –Placement talk helped me know more about the job profile, qualities they are looking for in a candidate, company’s management and salary and perks they were offering.
Experience: I took help from my seniors for preparing the resume regarding points to be included and subsequent revisions and formatting. I mentioned about the academic scores of +2 and college, qualities, achievements, special interest in dancing and athletics, position of responsibility in school and college.
150 students applied for written test.
Round: Test
Experience: Written test consisted of 2 sections.
1st section consisted of a one page paragraph. Students were asked to write a summary of it within 150 words and to give a suitable title to their summary. The time allotted for the same was 30 minutes.
2nd section had multiple choice questions. The questions were mostly from class 11th and 12th syllabus. Total time allotted was 90 minutes for the same.
10 questions from verbal ability (questions related to sentence correction and verbal reasoning)
20 questions from quantitative ability (topic included were Profit/Loss, % increase or decrease, data interpretation)
Business General Knowledge (questions were based on current affairs of companies like mergers, major projects undertaken by them etc.)
56 students got selected after the written round.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a one on one interview .It lasted for 10-15 min. Following questions were asked:
1) Tell me about yourself and your family.
2) Why aren’t you pursuing post-graduation?
3) What is the difference between McKinsey Knowledge Centre and McKinsey & Company?
4) Are your parents fine with the break you are taking in your studies?
5) Why do you think we offered you the post of Junior Analyst and not that of a team leader?
Questions based on my resume were also asked. Since my core area of study is Maths (H), almost all the questions in the interview round (including the case study to a certain extent) were from my core subject areas.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: It was again one on one round. My question consisted of two parts. In the 1st part, they wanted to see my thought process and logical reasoning skills and the 2nd part included numbers mainly to check my calculations.
They asked me to choose a mall of my choice and then gave me the case situation as:
Suppose you were to open a PVR Cineplex in the particular mall then answer the following questions:
What all things will you consider?
Estimate the profits for the first year of operation.
In the 1st part I told them I would consider:
The demographics of the people who visit the mall (age/financial background/social strata)
This would tell what type of movies can be screened (sensitive issues, romantic, action movies, Hollywood etc.)
To maintain the quality of service since if majority of customers are from upper middle class then they will not be very price sensitive but would care more about the quality of service.
The price of the tickets can be comparatively high.
In 2nd part, I had to work on my estimates – percentages and probabilities (assuming high demand for tickets on weekends rather than week days, keeping prices high on weekends etc.)
I was asked to solve the case study on the blackboard and had to explain the same to the interviewer. The interview lasted for 20-25 minutes.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: In this round, there were two interviewers. I was given a pen and a paper to solve sums. Initially i was given three tables.
A. 1st table consisted of some values and I was asked to find percent increase or decrease.
B. 2nd table had revenue and cost figures and I was told to find out “which product has maximum selling price?”
C. 3rd table contained sales figures and I had to find maximum increase or decrease of in sales of any product by looking at it (pen and paper wasn’t allowed)
Few mental mathematics questions were asked like 23x25, 45x48 etc. In the end, few personal questions came from the interviewer like:
Are you comfortable with the working schedule of 12 – 14 working hours per day?
What are your hobbies?
For how many years do you wish to work for McKinsey Knowledge Centre?
College Name: SRI VENKATESWARA COLLEGE, DELHI UNIVERSITY
Motivation: I researched about the company from its official website – the qualities they are looking for in a candidate, selection procedure, lines of business etc. Pre –Placement talk helped me know more about the job profile, qualities they are looking for in a candidate, company’s management and salary and perks they were offering.
Interview Questionnaire
7 Questions
- Q1. About Me
- Q2. Case : Automobile Industry
- Q3. The case was related to the benefit given to LPG customers (DBT) and how can it be implemented for kerosene since it is widely used to adulterate diesel. The partner expected a solution with regard to e...
- Q4. Why consulting
- Q5. Goals in life
- Ans.
To continuously learn, grow, and make a positive impact in my chosen field.
Continuously learn and acquire new skills
Set clear and achievable goals
Make a positive impact in chosen field
Seek opportunities for growth and advancement
Contribute to the success of the organization
- Q6. How will working in McKinsey help me achieve them
- Q7. General HR Questions
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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:
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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
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6 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Q2. You own an e-commerce website which sells jewellery, fashion products and apparel majorly for women. You have spent a good amount on marketing the site but still are in losses. Now you have to make a ...
- Ans.
Suggested innovative ideas to increase revenues for an e-commerce website selling jewellery, fashion products and apparel majorly for women.
Introduce a loyalty program to retain customers and encourage repeat purchases
Collaborate with social media influencers to promote the products and increase brand awareness
Offer personalized styling services to customers to enhance their shopping experience
Expand the product range ...
- Q3. A person owns a single screen cinema hall in Mumbai which is in losses. Find out problems and suggest ways to turnaround the same
- Ans.
Identify problems and suggest solutions to turnaround a single screen cinema hall in Mumbai.
Analyze the current financial situation and identify the main reasons for the losses
Evaluate the competition and market trends in the cinema industry
Improve the cinema hall's infrastructure and amenities to attract more customers
Implement effective marketing strategies to increase footfall and ticket sales
Diversify revenue strea...
- Q4. Asked few things from CV
- Q5. Guesstimate on how many students pass out as commerce graduates from Chennai every year
- Ans.
Guesstimate on the number of commerce graduates passing out from Chennai annually.
Approximately 20% of the total students in Chennai opt for commerce courses.
Chennai has around 50 colleges offering commerce courses.
Assuming an average of 200 students per college, around 10,000 students pass out as commerce graduates every year.
- Q6. Few HR questions
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General Tips: Be very confident in the interview. Put a lot of focus on HR answers as they are equally important.
Skills:
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9 Questions
- Q1. Tell me something about yourself, .
- Q2. Asked a lot about my start-up as to how and why I started it, etc. – explained him the problems we faced in scaling it up
- Q3. Got a case related to the previous questions– If I get a funding of Rs. 10 Cr, what will I do?
- Q4. Explained him the strategies that we had thought about – Products that we were planning to introduce, the ways we thought of expanding geographically, etc
- Q5. He made me do a Guesstimate on the expected no of customers in 3 years
- Q6. Tell me something about yourself
- Q7. Why consulting?
- Q8. Why McKinsey?
- Q9. Guesstimate – Expected sales of iPhone 6 in India
- Ans.
Expected sales of iPhone 6 in India
Consider the market size and demand for Apple products in India
Analyze the sales figures of previous iPhone models in India
Take into account the pricing strategy and competition from other smartphone brands
Factor in the impact of COVID-19 on consumer spending and supply chain disruptions
Approximate sales figures could range from 1-2 million units
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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
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