McKinsey & Company Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Tell me about your prior work experience.
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Q2. Challenges faced in JPM.
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JPM faces challenges in various areas including regulatory compliance, technology, and talent retention.
• Regulatory compliance: JPM has faced numerous fines and legal actions due to non-compliance with regulations.

• Technology: JPM has to constantly invest in and upgrade its technology infrastructure to keep up with the fast-paced industry.

• Talent retention: JPM has to compete with other top firms to attract and retain top...read more
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You have been approached by the CEO of a gym chain, currently having 5-6 outlets in India.

Due to COVID, they are experiencing lower footfall, with their revenues falling. You have been hired to help the company adapt to the new normal.
[Please note that I stands for Interviewer and C stands for Candidate] 

[The flow was conversational. It started with calculating revenue numbers, explored various streams of revenue and potential areas of improvement. Concluded the case with recommendations for increased subscription and retention]

C: Started with asking questions about the location of the gym, capacity, target customer segment (Low, medium or high-income brackets)

I: Location: Metro cities; capacity: 50 people; Income bracket: Medium to high.

C: What are the services currently provided by them apart from gym equipment and professional trainer? Do they have planned alternate sessions on say, Yoga or Zumba as well?

I: No, just traditional gym facilities.

C: Since we are considering the covid era, were there any restrictions imposed by the state/central government?

I: Yes, strict regulations on sanitization, temperature check and 50% capacity utilization were imposed. All of which has been duly obliged by the chain.

C: What was the fall in revenue and was the decline evident before Covid or sudden due to Covid restrictions?

I: The decline was sudden. Let me provide you with some case facts to better evaluate the situation. Current revenue: 10,000 per customer per month, average capacity utilization pre covid 80% and post covid 10%.

C: Based on the data, pre-covid revenue: 10,000*12*50*0.8*5 = Rs 24 crore across 5 outlets.

Post-covid: 10,000*12*50*0.1*5 = Rs 30 lakhs i.e., 85-90% fall in revenue.

For our analysis, should we also consider the cost aspect as some of the trainers may not be full time employees or were laid-off due to low footfall at the gym?

I: Assume all trainer to be full-time employees and no lay-off as it was against the company policy. We can focus only on the revenue aspect for now.

C: Since they have a traditional setup, can we explore potential avenues for revenue generation?

Gym has 2 targets currently, to acquire new customers and retain existing ones.

Recommendations to address both are:

• Starting transport facility: pickup and drop facility from home to gym

• Invite celebrity star to the gym and use social media handles to promote assurance and safety in opting for their services

• Personal reminder and motivation calls from trainers

• Develop online platform like Cult fitness and offer services like Yoga, Zumba and Mindful meditation sessions

• In-house restaurant: providing healthy food alternatives

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An extensive case study for the corporate tax team that includes knowledge of US GAAP and transfer pricing.

Q1. What are the fundamental accounting concepts, accounting entries, and the applicable tax rates for various services?
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Fundamental accounting concepts, entries, and tax rates for various services.
• Fundamental accounting concepts include accrual basis, matching principle, and consistency.

• Accounting entries for services typically involve recognizing revenue and recording expenses.

• Applicable tax rates vary depending on the type of service and the jurisdiction.

• For example, consulting services may be subject to a different tax rate than soft
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Q2. What is your understanding of transfer pricing and its applicability?
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Transfer pricing is the setting of prices for goods and services sold between related entities within a company.
• Transfer pricing is used to determine the cost of goods and services transferred between different divisions or subsidiaries of a company.

• It is important for multinational companies to establish transfer pricing to ensure fair pricing and compliance with tax regulations.

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Q1. What is the amount of data you have managed in your previous roles?
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I have managed large volumes of data in my previous roles, ranging from terabytes to petabytes.
• Managed terabytes of data in previous roles

• Handled petabytes of data in data analysis projects

• Experience with data storage and retrieval systems

• Utilized data management tools and techniques

• Implemented data governance policies and procedures
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Q2. Which ERP software have you worked with?
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I have worked with SAP ERP software extensively in my previous roles.
• Extensive experience with SAP ERP software

• Proficient in modules such as Finance, Supply Chain, and HR

• Implemented custom solutions and integrations with SAP ERP

• Trained team members on using SAP ERP effectively
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Q1. What are your salary expectations and how do you approach negotiations?
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I approach negotiations by researching industry standards and emphasizing my value to the company.
• Research industry standards for the position to determine a reasonable salary range.

• Highlight your skills, experience, and achievements that make you a valuable asset to the company.

• Be prepared to discuss and negotiate benefits and other perks in addition to salary.

• Stay professional and respectful during negotiations to ma...read more
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Q2. What is your preferred joining date and the notice period required by your current organization?
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My preferred joining date is in one month and my notice period is two weeks.
• Preferred joining date: one month from now

• Notice period required by current organization: two weeks

• Flexible with joining date if needed
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The aptitude test was interesting, Had a bunch of fun puzzles

Q1. Tell me about yourself
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I am a detail-oriented business analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Experienced in gathering and analyzing business requirements

• Skilled in creating data models and visualizations

• Proficient in using tools like SQL, Excel, and Tableau

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Certified in business analysis (e.g. CBAP)
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Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
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