McKinsey & Business Analyst interview: partner-level case jump

The process grew harder as it went. I had two relatively easier first-round interviews, often with Business Analysts, on cases such as market entry and profitability. The final partner rounds used much harder strategy cases and less familiar story lines, so I had to adapt quickly. They also asked about my resume and experience before moving into the cases. The schedule felt tight, with cases taki…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jul 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.