McKinsey Timeline

Based on previous WSO threads, here's what you need to know about the McKinsey recruiting process:

1. Timeline for Hearing Back:

   • After the first round of interviews, if you pass, your application gets forwarded to your preferred offices. It takes a few days for your top choices to decide if they want to interview you and for someone to make the final decision.
   • Typically, if you pass the first round, you might hear back within a week. For example, one candidate interviewed on a Thursday and heard back a full week later.
   • If you are rejected, you will most likely hear back sooner, often the day after the interview.

2. Proportion of People Getting Dinged:

   • While specific proportions are not provided, it is noted that many candidates who get rejected hear back the day after their interview. This suggests that a significant number of candidates might be filtered out at this stage.

3. General Insights:

   • No news is often good news. If you do not receive a rejection call within a day or two after your interview, it is likely that you have moved to the next stage.
   • The final round invites typically go out a few days after the initial interview period, often between Wednesday and Friday of the following week.

For more detailed experiences and timelines, you can refer to the WSO forum threads on McKinsey recruiting.

Sources: 2016 APD/ADC MBB Full Time Recruiting Updates, 2016 APD/ADC MBB Full Time Recruiting Updates, Q&A: 2nd Year Analyst at McKinsey in Europe, How did your MBA Summer Associate Recruiting go?, How Long to Hear back from Goldman Sachs after an Interview?