In a McKinsey interview, the Connection dimension is one of the four dimensions of the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI). The Personal Impact dimension – rebranded to ‘Connection‘ in the summer of 2025 – is concerned with the interviewee’s ability to create change and impact through their soft skills, and their ability to persuade others,…
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When it comes to interviewing with a top-tier consulting firm, being prepared to walk through your resume is critical. Most interviewers are interested in a proper introduction at the beginning of a personal fit interview. While they have read your resume before the interview, they are curious to get your own perspective on your journey…
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The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI) is an important component of McKinsey’s recruitment process. The PEI is designed to assess a candidate’s fit with the firm’s values and purpose, as well as their ability to navigate complex situations and make an impact. Until recently, the PEI covered three dimensions that were evaluated. However, a few…
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McKinsey is currently experimenting with a new type of interview in several of their offices across the globe. The new McKinsey Values and Purpose Interview (VPI) is conducted on top of the case interview (as McKinsey calls it the Problem Solving Interview) and the Personal Experience Interview. In a nutshell, the interview is a conversation…
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Once my clients pass their first round, they all have one question in mind. Instead of celebrating their success and performance, they are already worrying about the final round, the final boss that stands between them and their desired offer. They want to know: What is different in a second-round case interview compared to the…
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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.
