McKinsey has more than 130 offices in over 65 countries, and the office you pick on your application shapes the rest of your candidacy more than most applicants realize. Same firm, same logo on the offer letter — but the recruiting timeline, industries you’ll work in, interviewer pool, and even your recruitment difficulty shift office…
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Many candidates preparing for the McKinsey Solve Game in 2026 are asking one question:Is there a third game in the McKinsey Solve beyond Red Rock and Sea Wolf? Based on a high number of recent candidate reports and real Solve test experiences, the answer is yes. By April 2026, this new module has consistently been…
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Breaking into consulting, especially at MBB, Tier-2 firms, or the Big 4, is one of the most competitive recruiting processes in any industry. Thousands of highly qualified candidates apply each year, yet only a small fraction make it through the full selection funnel and receive an offer. Most candidates fundamentally misunderstand their actual chances. They…
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McKinsey & Company is quietly piloting a new interview component that reflects a deeper shift in how consulting work is done: the McKinsey AI Interview. Based on recent feedback from my MBA coaching clients in the U.S., candidates in select U.S. offices are now being asked to collaborate live with McKinsey’s internal AI platform, Lilli,…
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The McKinsey Sea Wolf game (part of the McKinsey Solve assessment) is a 30-minute optimization simulation where candidates must select microbial treatments under time pressure. It is where most rejected applicants lose their chance at a first-round interview. Underestimating it is the default mistake. After collecting hundreds of test-taker debriefs, I can tell you exactly…
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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.
