Are all McKinsey interviews led by the interviewer for internships, or does it depend on the round? What about the first interview round? My friend is preparing right now and I just want to help him out any way I can. Thanks guys for making me sound smarter than I really am (but that's the whole point of our existence right?)
Jan 07, 2012
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Even if it's "interviewer-led," if it doesn't feel like you're the one leading the case, you're doing it wrong.
My understanding is that the 1st round is fit + case, just like the later rounds, except that those also add some different business situation/behavioral type interviews, but I'm no expert.
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