How do I prepare for an internship at McKinsey?
McKinsey Internship
- Step 1: Build up skills and qualifications.
- Step 2: Build networks early on.
- Step 3: Pass resume and cover letter screening.
- Step 4: Pass the McKinsey PST test.
- Step 5: Pass the McKinsey PEI interview.
- Step 6: Pass the McKinsey case interview.
Do BCG interns travel?
Interns are put on case teams, assigned real clients projects, and often have to travel for part of the week to visit their sites. They also receive lots of training and mentorship outside of their work from current BCGers.
What do McKinsey Bain and BCG look for in MBB case interviews?
McKinsey, Bain, and BCG look for specific traits in aspiring consultants, and they test them in MBB case interviews. The keys to success in the case interviews for McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are the same as they are on the job.
What is the difference between BCG and McKinsey?
In head to head recruiting, Bain often beats out BCG because of culture but loses to McKinsey based on prestige or brand-name. In terms of staffing, you’ll find that Bain is more analyst heavy than both McKinsey and BCG. On a standard McKinsey or BCG team, there may be only 1 analyst.
What is the work environment and culture like at BCG?
Culture: BCG is known to have a very academic, intellectual, and even nerdy work culture. Its culture is not as formal and serious as McKinsey and is not as fun as Bain. BCG’s culture lies somewhere in between McKinsey and Bain.
Did My consulting coach help me get an offer from BCG?
Now, after getting rejected at McKinsey, I reached out to My Consulting Coach and they helped me secure an offer from BCG – where I’ve been working for the past three months. So, all’s well that ends well, right? Of course I can’t complain, but I am still disappointed with my performance on the day at the McKinsey Final Round.