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This package is perfect for the aspiring McKinsey management consultant who is looking to improve their answers to the McKinsey PEI (personal experience interview). Whether you've applied to the Firm, are waiting to hear next steps, or your interviews are scheduled, many candidates over-index on the case and neglect the PEI. McKinsey weighs case and PEI performance equally! And the PEI is not any regular behavioral interview. Here’s what’s included in the package: - Introductory Session (1 hr.): We’ll go over PEI basics, best practices, your background, and exclusive strategies to stand out - Skills Building (1 hr.): We’ll develop your set of PEI story vignettes - A framework for you to track and build out your PEI story vignettes - Three Mock PEI Interviews (1 hr. each): Full, live PEI simulation and then a personalized feedback debrief for each. I worked at McKinsey as an interviewer and will conduct the PEI portion in a parallel way to the actual interview process. - Written feedback and relevant notes documented throughout the meetings
An understanding of what McKinsey is specifically looking for in the PEI, and how that applies to you
A set of PEI vignettes that will cover all the aspects of PEI that McKinsey is looking for, and can be used during a 2-round McKinsey interview process
Experience practicing and refining your PEI answers, with detailed feedback from a former McKinsey interviewer
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
Ayda is a former McKinsey team leader in the M&A and Social Sector Practices, and prior to that, was an HR manager and recruiter. She was part of McKinsey's NYC and Seattle offices, and led recruiting for the Seattle office. She has been intimately involved with all aspects of McKinsey's recruiting process, from (1) screening / selecting resumes, (2) to interviewing candidates at all levels, and (3) mentoring candidates in navigating the recruiting process. Ayda has conducted nearly 1,000 case interviews and has a range of interview experience, including hedge funds, private equity, technology, non-profit, and different types of consulting. She's a straight shooter and will let you know where she sees areas of improvement, and then help you develop an actionable plan to address them. As a coach, Ayda is cheering for your success, and wants you to leave your coaching sessions feeling confident and interview-ready.
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Crush the MBB case | Former McKinsey Consultant & Interviewer
I help graduate and undergraduate students, as well as recent graduates, prepare for interviews and land roles at MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and other management consulting firms. I was part of McKinsey's interview team and was often sought after as one of the best interview prep coaches at McKinsey and during my MBA program. Prior to McKinsey, I worked in HR and also as a recruiter, so I can provide you with detailed HR and hiring insights based on my direct experience. A few other things you should know about me: • Education | NYU Stern MBA (Class of 2020), Dartmouth College (Class of 2013) • McKinsey Experience | I worked at McKinsey for 3.5 years with a focus on M&A integrations, Organizational design, and non-profits • Interview Experience | Interviewer and member of the McKinsey Seattle recruiting as well as Dartmouth College on-campus recruiting teams • What I Do Now | I'm a senior strategy officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle
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