Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Wondering what McKinsey looks for in candidates? Get answers to your most-asked questions straight from the McKinsey’s Talent Attraction Leads, including:
- What actually makes a candidate stand out?
- Do cover letters matter?
- How to prepare for the Solve assessment, case interview, and Personal Experience Interview (PEI)
- How is AI changing our recruiting process?
- What really happens after you hit apply?
Drawing on the most common questions received throughout McKinsey Unpacked, Blair and Marie share practical advice on resumes, interview preparation, recruiting timelines, office selection, reapplying, and what McKinsey looks for in candidates.
Whether you’re preparing to apply or simply exploring a career at McKinsey & Company, this session offers an inside look at the recruiting process and the qualities that help candidates succeed.
This special Q&A marks the second anniversary of McKinsey Unpacked and is dedicated entirely to answering candidates’ questions. More episodes can be found on McKinsey Unpacked: mckinsey.com/careers/mckinsey-recruiting-events-and-initiatives/mckinsey-unpacked
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Wondering what McKinsey looks for in candidates? Get answers to your most-asked questions straight from the McKinsey’s Talent Attraction Leads, including:
- What actually makes a candidate stand out?
- Do cover letters matter?
- How to prepare for the Solve assessment, case interview, and Personal Experience Interview (PEI)
- How is AI changing our recruiting process?
- What really happens after you hit apply?
Drawing on the most common questions received throughout McKinsey Unpacked, Blair and Marie share practical advice on resumes, interview preparation, recruiting timelines, office selection, reapplying, and what McKinsey looks for in candidates.
Whether you’re preparing to apply or simply exploring a career at McKinsey & Company, this session offers an inside look at the recruiting process and the qualities that help candidates succeed.
This special Q&A marks the second anniversary of McKinsey Unpacked and is dedicated entirely to answering candidates’ questions. More episodes can be found on McKinsey Unpacked: mckinsey.com/careers/mckinsey-recruiting-events-and-initiatives/mckinsey-unpacked
Subscribe to our channel: mck.co/YouTube
Subscribe to our newsletters: mck.co/Subscribe
*Find us on:*
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