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McKinsey & Business Analyst interview experience

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Milan, MIPosted Oct 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

The process for me felt like it was split neatly into personal fit and case study, with four interviews total.

Over the whole timeline it took around three to four months, which surprised me because I’d expected a faster cycle.

In the personal-fit portion, the interviewer mostly pulled me back to my background—especially my university studies and work experience. It wasn’t just “tell me about yourself.” They kept asking for more focus and detail, making sure my story connected to the role.

Then the case study portion tested my thinking in a more structured way, still tied to communication and logic rather than pure technical complexity. I ended up not getting an offer, and even though the process

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