By Florian Smeritschnig, former McKinsey Senior Consultant · Updated June 2026 The McKinsey application process runs through five stages: an online application with a CV screen, the McKinsey Solve assessment, first-round interviews (cases plus the Personal Experience Interviews), second-round partner interviews, and the offer. End to end it usually takes one to three months, and…
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Updated July 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant A consulting resume is a one-page, single-column document that proves three things McKinsey, BCG, and Bain screen for in under 10 seconds: structured problem-solving, leadership, and quantified impact. The screener reads the top third of the page first, looks for measurable results, and cuts…
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Updated July 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant You do not need a specific degree to land a management consulting job. McKinsey, BCG, and Bain recruit from more than 200 distinct degree programs every year, and roughly half of every incoming McKinsey class holds a non-business undergraduate degree. What actually determines whether…
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Updated July 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant If you are still in school (penultimate undergraduate year or first year of an MBA), apply for the consulting internship, not the full-time role. The math is unambiguous: MBB internship offer rates run 3-5% versus ~1% for full-time direct hires, and the return-offer conversion…
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Updated July 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant A failed consulting interview at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain is not a verdict, it is information. Roughly 20% of current MBB consultants landed their offer on the second attempt, after addressing the specific gap that caused their initial rejection. The candidates who succeed on…
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Florian spent five years at McKinsey as a Senior Consultant and is a highly experienced consulting interviewer and problem-solving coach. Having conducted interviews with hundreds of candidates, he understands exactly what top-tier firms look for in successful applicants.
He founded StrategyCase.com to make top consulting careers more accessible by providing tailored, up-to-date insights into the recruiting process. Recognized as the most successful case and fit interview coach, Florian has helped his clients secure 700+ offers at MBB, Tier-2 firms, Big 4 consulting divisions, in-house consultancies, and boutique firms over the past four years.
He is the author of “The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview,” “The 1%: Case Interview Workbook,” and “Consulting Career Secrets”, all available on Amazon.
