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McKinsey & Company Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 13 Dec 2021

McKinsey & Company Research Analyst Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. 1_ Why you feel perfect fit for the role applied
  • Q2. There are many answer to question just stick firmly to you point. Also patience and good preparation is must for mckinsey interview process
  • Q3. Explain your projects, challenges faced and how did you overcome them.
  • Q4. Are you open to travel frequently

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's long interviewing process, be calm and confident.

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posted on 28 Mar 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions based on SCM

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with SCM basics if you are willing to work in the same field.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 7 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical Questions and scenario based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you have knowledge about the technology that you have working and mentioned in CV no one can stop you

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 29 Nov 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Maths, reasoning di are the key subject that they took

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Strength and weakness
  • Q2. Why should we hire you

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for the aptitude test
They make take excel test if required
They may ask you about relocation

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 31 Dec 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Different Aspects of GST vis a vis erstwhile tax regime. Recent GST changes. GST related numerical questions.
  • Ans. 

    GST has replaced multiple indirect taxes with a single tax. Recent changes include simplified return filing and reduced rates for certain items.

    • GST has replaced multiple indirect taxes like VAT, excise duty, service tax, etc.

    • It has simplified the tax structure and reduced the cascading effect of taxes.

    • Recent changes include the introduction of simplified return filing through GST Sahaj and GST Sugam.

    • GST rates have been...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Being prepared in the respective tax/accounting/audit field is helpful. Being confident and showing an eagerness to learn is what is seen as an essential quality.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your Btech projects you have done and where do yourself in next 10 years
  • Ans. Explained my project and where I see myself , in a good position in deloitte
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Explained my

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident in yourself and give it

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Jul 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Walkthrough a process and identity the risk and control at each step in the process
  • Ans. 

    Identifying risks and controls in a process

    • Identify the process and its objectives

    • Identify the inputs, activities, and outputs of the process

    • Identify the risks associated with each step of the process

    • Identify the controls in place to mitigate the risks

    • Evaluate the effectiveness of the controls

    • Recommend improvements to the process and controls

    • Examples: Order-to-cash process, procurement process, hiring process

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear of what you know, and if you don't know anything politely say you don't know the answer

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All the questions related to my previous process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was very good experience

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Mostly they will ask you about your previous projects and company experience.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, that's the most important thing for the interview. Be honest with yourself and your skills. If you have any doubts, make sure to ask them as the interviewers will listen to them actively. Make sure to let them know your area of interest and your future aspirations.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. There were questions from information security, business continuity, network security and cloud security
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Same as above. But more was application level questions
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More generic questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Concentrate on your specialization area. Expect real time or scenario based questions. Try to get certification like ISO 27001 LA to get your profile hilighted

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