Category: McKinsey

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McKinsey PEI: Inclusive Leadership Explained

In today’s business world, strong leadership and inclusion are key factors for success. Companies that employ bold and caring leaders enjoy a competitive advantage, and those that don’t risk losing talent, innovation, and ultimately, revenue. As such, consulting firms like McKinsey & Company are looking for candidates who possess the skills to lead diverse teams…
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McKinsey PEI: Personal Impact Explained

In a McKinsey interview, the Personal Impact dimension is one of the four dimensions of the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI). The Personal Impact dimension is concerned with the interviewee’s ability to create change and impact through their soft skills, and their ability to persuade others, and influence change. In this article, we will delve…
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The Pyramid Principle: A Guide to Effective Business Communication and Case Interviews

Proper business communication is a critical aspect of success in the consulting world, which is also why it is evaluated as one of the key metrics in a case interview. Whether it is through presentations, reports, or client interviews, the ability to clearly articulate ideas and information is essential for advancing one’s consulting career in…
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Mastering Case Interview Language Skills: How to Practice

Many people I work with for top consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, or Bain practice case interviews in English, using English-speaking resources and working on cases with English-speaking partners, even though they are not native English speakers. This does not come as a surprise as all resources are, in fact, in English and if you…
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McKinsey PEI: Courageous Change Explained

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, McKinsey has…
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