Marie started her McKinsey career in Germany as a consultant, and after earning her MBA at INSEAD, transitioned into a people role in Amsterdam. Now she is one of the firm’s global recruiting leaders and is incredibly passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a mother of three and maintains a healthy lifestyle by cycling to the office every day.



What to expect in this episode:


Marie talks about her McKinsey journey and how she ended up in Amsterdam

She provides tips for those considering applying, including what to include on a CV/resume

Marie walks listeners through McKinsey’s application process, including what to expect with 
Solve, our online problem solving game

She explains that there is no exact template for success at McKinsey – but we look for 
certain qualities in candidates – personal impact, inclusive leadership, entrepreneurial 
drive, and problem solving skills

Marie talks about managing pre-interview stress and reveals a ritual that helps her relax

For more information on our podcast, visit: http://mckinsey.com/recruitingpodcast

Marie started her McKinsey career in Germany as a consultant, and after earning her MBA at INSEAD, transitioned into a people role in Amsterdam. Now she is one of the firm’s global recruiting leaders and is incredibly passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a mother of three and maintains a healthy lifestyle by cycling to the office every day.

What to expect in this episode:

 Marie talks about her McKinsey journey and how she ended up in Amsterdam
 She provides tips for those considering applying, including what to include on a CV/resume
 Marie walks listeners through McKinsey’s application process, including what to expect with Solve, our online problem solving game
 She explains that there is no exact template for success at McKinsey – but we look for certain qualities in candidates – personal impact, inclusive leadership, entrepreneurial drive, and problem solving skills
 Marie talks about managing pre-interview stress and reveals a ritual that helps her relax

For more information on our podcast, visit: http://mckinsey.com/recruitingpodcast

Whether you’re an experienced professional or a recent graduate, working with McKinsey could be a rewarding next step in your career. Every individual at McKinsey plays an important role in our collective success. The McKinsey Recruiting Podcast is your ear on the inside. Through this podcast, we share details about who we are, what we do, and how we recruit. Our episodes will answer frequently asked recruiting questions and introduce you to some of our colleagues.

McKinsey Recruiting was created to form you about who we are, what we do, and about our recruiting process. We know you have a lot on your plate so we want to take some of the work out of recruiting. In each episode we will do a deep dive on frequently asked questions to get you the most important information.

McKinsey Recruiting

McKinsey Recruiting – a podcast created to help you learn more about McKinsey & Company.

McKinsey Recruiting: Marie on how to succeed in McKinsey’s recruiting process

What does McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview (PEI) entail? How does it differ from other types of interviews? Richard, an engagement manager, and Simone, director of recruiting assessment, share answers to these questions and more.

What does McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview (PEI) entail? How does it differ from other types of interviews? Richard, an engagement manager, and Simone, director of recruiting assessment, share answers to these questions and more.

McKinsey Recruiting: Simone and Richard on the personal experience interview

What is McKinsey’s Client Capabilities Network? What types of projects do colleagues within our Client Capabilities Network work on? Why is McKinsey currently looking to hire new colleagues within this part of our firm? Tune in and find answers to these questions and more in our latest McKinsey Recruiting Podcast episode, with Robert.  



Robert is based in McKinsey’s San Jose, Costa Rica office. He began his McKinsey career in 2000 and is now the leader of the Global Research Function and Client Capabilities Network. Prior to that, he gained experience at a technology startup company in Sydney and worked at an investment bank in London. Outside of work, Robert loves surfing and going to the beach with his family.
# Robert talks about his international experiences and how he ended up at McKinsey 
 

# He provides some useful tips on how to create an environment in which people can bring their whole selves to work 
 

# Robert shares details about the different kinds of roles within McKinsey’s Client Capabilities Network, and how they work with our clients 
 

# He reveals what skills we look for in candidates applying to a role within our Client Capabilities Network 
 

# In our “Ask me Anything” section, Robert describes some of the learning and development opportunities at McKinsey



For more information on our podcast, visit: http://mckinsey.com/recruitingpodcast

What is McKinsey’s Client Capabilities Network? What types of projects do colleagues within our Client Capabilities Network work on? Why is McKinsey currently looking to hire new colleagues within this part of our firm? Tune in and find answers to these questions and more in our latest McKinsey Recruiting Podcast episode, with Robert. 

Robert is based in McKinsey’s San Jose, Costa Rica office. He began his McKinsey career in 2000 and is now the leader of the Global Research Function and Client Capabilities Network. Prior to that, he gained experience at a technology startup company in Sydney and worked at an investment bank in London. Outside of work, Robert loves surfing and going to the beach with his family.

 # Robert talks about his international experiences and how he ended up at McKinsey 
 
 # He provides some useful tips on how to create an environment in which people can bring their whole selves to work 
 
 # Robert shares details about the different kinds of roles within McKinsey’s Client Capabilities Network, and how they work with our clients 
 
 # He reveals what skills we look for in candidates applying to a role within our Client Capabilities Network 
 
 # In our “Ask me Anything” section, Robert describes some of the learning and development opportunities at McKinsey

For more information on our podcast, visit: http://mckinsey.com/recruitingpodcast

McKinsey Recruiting: Robert on Beyond Consulting – Client Capabilities Network

How does McKinsey support colleagues with disabilities? What types of disabilities exist? How can you be an ally? Tune in and find answers to these questions and more in our latest McKinsey Recruiting Podcast episode, with John.  



John is based in McKinsey’s Boston office. He began his McKinsey career in 2019, when he completed a summer internship before joining as a full-time digital analyst in 2020. Prior to that, he worked as a data scientist for an insurance company and gained experience in radio. Outside of work, John loves to make music and write his own songs.
# John describes how his academic background and passion for technical topics led him to join McKinsey 


# He shares what Access McKinsey is and why it is important to have such a network 


# John provides useful insights on how colleagues can be allies and create a more inclusive environment for colleagues with disabilities 


# He shares his career advice for someone who has a disability and is considering a career with McKinsey  


# In our “Ask me Anything” section, John talks about his experience with staffing at McKinsey 

 


For more information on our podcast, visit: http://mckinsey.com/recruitingpodcast

How does McKinsey support colleagues with disabilities? What types of disabilities exist? How can you be an ally? Tune in and find answers to these questions and more in our latest McKinsey Recruiting Podcast episode, with John. 

John is based in McKinsey’s Boston office. He began his McKinsey career in 2019, when he completed a summer internship before joining as a full-time digital analyst in 2020. Prior to that, he worked as a data scientist for an insurance company and gained experience in radio. Outside of work, John loves to make music and write his own songs.

 # John describes how his academic background and passion for technical topics led him to join McKinsey 

 # He shares what Access McKinsey is and why it is important to have such a network 

 # John provides useful insights on how colleagues can be allies and create a more inclusive environment for colleagues with disabilities 

 # He shares his career advice for someone who has a disability and is considering a career with McKinsey 

 # In our “Ask me Anything” section, John talks about his experience with staffing at McKinsey 

 
For more information on our podcast, visit: http://mckinsey.com/recruitingpodcast

McKinsey Recruiting – a podcast created to help you learn more about McKinsey & Company

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