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Updated 3 Mar 2025

Top McKinsey & Company Interview Questions and Answers

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  • Q2. 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, ...read more
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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Case type- Abstract .Q :- The oil price has been falling for some time. What do you think will be the impact?
  • Ans. 

    The falling oil price will have both positive and negative impacts on the economy.

    • Lower oil prices will reduce the cost of production for many industries, leading to lower prices for consumers.

    • However, countries that rely heavily on oil exports will experience a decrease in revenue, potentially leading to economic instability.

    • The transportation industry may also be negatively impacted, as lower oil prices may reduce th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced consultant with a strong background in problem-solving and client management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in consulting roles

    • Skilled in analyzing data and providing strategic recommendations

    • Proven track record of successfully managing client relationships

    • Strong communication and presentation skills

    • Certified in relevant consulting methodologies

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Since the case was very open ended, I took a couple of minutes to structure my thoughts. Luckily, the recently concluded course on GSB ( Govt, Society & Business ) came to my rescue and I started by saying that I would like to explain the impact on these three1.
Govt
– It would primarily mean a lower oil bill. I mentioned that since oil bill forms a major chunk ~ 90% of the forex outflow, this would lead to increase in $ reserves with the govt and reduce the current account deficit ( everything else being constant ofcourse) - principles of macro economics helped here

2.
Society
– The petrol bill of households would reduce and hence and increase in disposable income. Since Indians have a higher marginal propensity to save ( another macro / micro economic funda ), we could expect the banks to see a higher CASA ( current and savings account) balance. Also, the unsaved cash could be channeled towards retail/ tourism ( based on a recent article I read in the economist ) 3.
Business
– Business could be basically of two categories – those which have oil as a revenue ( drilling & allied services – BP, Halliburton etc ) would have a hard time as the revenue will drop and the ones which have oil as a cost (airlines) who can look forward to improvements in margins. He was very satisfied and asked me that how did I expect the Indian stock to behave given the drop in stock price. I wasn’t very sure and requested the interviewer to guide me. He very patiently explained that the stock market had
so witnessed a decline. He then asked me to explain the reason for decline. I said I wasn’t sure but would like to hypothesize. Basically the stock market would decline if investors would withdraw their money. Since FIIs ( Foreign Institutional Investors) are responsible for a major chunk of the investments, it might be that they are withdrawing their investment and using the money for some other purpose. At this point, I checked with the interviewer if the hypothesis was correct. He smiled and nodded and asked me to continue. Now, I said I would need to see who exactly are these investors to ascertain why they were withdrawing their money ( since because of the Modi govt. the business outlook was very positive). Here, he said that these investors were mainly sovereign wealth funds of OPEC countries. Now the picture was clear . Due to declining oil price, the governments in these countries were facing revenue pressure and had to recall the investments in order to continue funding the operations. The interviewer again smiled and said that given the situation, would I invest my money in the Indian stock market. I said that I would invest in specific sectors like airlines, but not in the market as a whole. The case ended here.
Tips: A relaxed state of mind goes a long way in helping crack the case as well as forming a connect with the interviewer. So, keep calm and read the economist / FT and then keep calm again on the D-day!I was able to even hold a conversation here because I had been reading up the economist / financial times. Hence, please make it a habit to please read at least one journal during ISB, especially a couple of months before Day 1

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Only one PI question this time also – Tell me about yourself. The interview was mainly case based.


Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Top McKinsey & Company Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. The CEO of a chain of private hospitals wants to reduce attrition among senior doctors. This is a serious issue because when senior doctors leave they take along patients as well as junior staff.
View answer (2)

Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
View answer (8)
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Excel test
Logical Reasoning test
Quantitative aptitude test

Round 2 - Case Study 

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

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the fundamental accounting concepts, accounting entries, and the applicable tax rates for various services?
  • Ans. 

    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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your understanding of transfer pricing and its applicability?
  • Ans. 

    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.

    • Transfer pricing can impact a company's...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the amount of data you have managed in your previous roles?
  • Ans. 

    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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Which ERP software have you worked with?
  • Ans. 

    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

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations and how do you approach negotiations?
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your preferred joining date and the notice period required by your current organization?
  • Ans. 

    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

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on job satisfaction and skill development rather than merely on the brand name and salary.

Senior Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Explain 3 statement financial model Calculating discount rate Could you walk me through the DCF model? Other valuation methods. What PE is ideal? What is the other matrix to value the company? Difference between IRR and CAGR. What is Bond Y... read more
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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude test was interesting, Had a bunch of fun puzzles

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    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)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Dont apply if you cant wait for teams to move quickly

Top McKinsey & Company Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 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 more than for bikes
View answer (1)

Business Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an electronic weighing machine and only one chance at it. How will you find out which... read more
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 3 Mar 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Fit interview with PEI
Round 2 - Case Study 

Optimise social media marketing channels

Round 3 - Case Study 

Grow market share for a milk company

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Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 7 Oct 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Game made by Mckinsey (youtube) 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Food chain and case investigation
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic qns about resume(focusing on skills like python ,sql,projects)
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Case study or Guestimate

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 22 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic information about past experiences
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was round with the associate consultant
Round 3 - Case Study 

It was a case study round with the manager and about the CV

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This round was with the associate partner. There was one small case study.

Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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posted on 26 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Valuation and situation based question
  • Q2. What will create most value- growth or margin. Based on GS matrix
  • Ans. 

    According to the GE McKinsey Matrix, focusing on growth or margin depends on the specific business unit's position in the matrix.

    • In the GE McKinsey Matrix, businesses are categorized into four quadrants based on market attractiveness and competitive strength.

    • For businesses in the high market attractiveness, low competitive strength quadrant, focusing on growth may create more value by increasing market share and compet...

  • Answered by AI

Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
View answer (1)
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are doing in transport
  • Ans. 

    I am responsible for managing the transportation operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods and maintaining vehicles.

    • Coordinating with drivers and scheduling routes

    • Ensuring vehicles are properly maintained and serviced

    • Tracking shipments and updating customers on delivery status

    • Managing transportation budget and expenses

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What abut your self
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

I am wording and smart working

Transport Incharge Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. When Vehicle place delay what will you do
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - online game 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Play 2 online games
  • Q2. Then proceed to case study for both rounds
  • Q3. Normal case study
  • Q4. What is the number of football that can fit into wembley stadium
  • Ans. 

    The number of footballs that can fit into Wembley Stadium depends on various factors.

    • The seating capacity of Wembley Stadium is approximately 90,000.

    • The size of a standard football is about 22 cm in diameter.

    • To calculate the number of footballs, we need to consider the available space and any obstructions.

    • Assuming no obstructions, we can estimate the number of footballs by dividing the available space by the volume of

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Personal fit questions
  • Q2. Tell me about a time where you led a team
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Case study on ENERGY
  • Q2. It was about introduction of a new type of energy

Top McKinsey & Company Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 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 more than for bikes
View answer (1)

Business Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an electronic weighing machine and only one chance at it. How will you find out which... read more
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US Recruiter Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 8 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced HR professional with a passion for connecting top talent with great opportunities.

    • Over 5 years of experience in recruiting and talent acquisition

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Proven track record of successfully filling positions in various industries

    • Passionate about helping individuals find their dream jobs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about your role
  • Ans. 

    I am responsible for managing a team of sales representatives and developing strategies to increase sales revenue.

    • Lead and motivate sales team

    • Develop sales strategies

    • Analyze sales data and trends

    • Collaborate with marketing team

    • Meet sales targets and goals

  • Answered by AI

US Recruiter Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Are you aware about the different time zones ? Name some .
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Multiple choice questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Personal interview questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Was asked basics for the role
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Compensation discussion

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Q1. Find maximum PowerPoint sheet discrepancies and document them.
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