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> 1,100 consultants have used part-time programs

130 women partners

128 spoken languages

24% alumni have started their own business

> 95 offices in more than 50 countries

Who are we… - McKinsey

Global firm with >8000 management consultants

More than 95 offices in over 50 countries

Serving the world’s leading institutions for over 80 years

Expertise in all industries, e.g., energy, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, health insurance, banking

Our work spans the public, private, and social sector

We are non-hierarchical and this value makes us special

Come to McKinsey to have world-shaping impact

We serve nearly all top institutions, allowing us to work across the public, private, and social sectors to make a difference in the world

40 national governments 8 of 10 largest global software companies 19 of 20 top private equity firms in North America 21 stock exchanges 6 central banks/finance ministries 19 of top 20 pharmaceutical companies

What do we do?

We solve complex problems for the world’s leading institutions

Help leading ICT player to fundamentallytransform it’s business

Reshape the portfolioof a leading chemicalscompany

Help a public broadcasterdefine it’s strategy in thedigital age

Help U.S. stategovernments improveand expand medicalcoverage

Bring countries, companiesand non-profits together tofight diseases like AIDSand malaria

Develop the first globalgreenhouse gas abatementcost curve

Vault’s #1 Most Prestigious Consulting Firm

“We serve 90% of the 100 largest global companies”

We are advisors to leaders in the private, public, and social sector

As a young consultant, you will perform a diverse range of activities on a project …

Building models

Interviewing clients Problem-solving with the team

Learning from industry experts

Presenting to the team or to the client

A typical client study teamBusiness analyst

Brussels Office

Team room at client site

Technology specialist

Boston Office

Partner

London Office

Associate

Munich Office

Engagement manager

Paris Office

Client team members

Chief Financial Oficer

Chief Marketing Officer

Practice expert

London

Engagements: 8 in 2 years

▪ Chemicals (3): climate change study in preparation of Copenhagen 2009, reorganization, integration of Business Units

▪ Insurance/ banking (3): transformation programs to increase productivity

▪ Confidential: Negotiation support Joint-venture

▪ Pro-bono: helping a university to better interact with the business world

My 2 years as a McKinsey (Junior) Associate

Free-time

▪ My family: married, 2 little daughters

(2.5 and 1 year)

▪ 11 weeks vacation (in 2-years)

Project locations

▪ Brussels, Vienna, Antwerp, Tilburg

Training

▪ Basic Consulting Readiness (1 week, SF)

▪ Mini MBA (3 weeks, Austria)

▪ Initial Leadership Workshop (2 weeks, Austria)

My growthanddevelopment

How I came to be on the project

Impact

Challenge

Client

My most exciting client study

Pilot the program in to increase the internal efficiency – to cope with the volume growth and reduce the support from other departments (life insurance to individuals, experts)▪ Increased efficiency with 20%▪ Improved motivation of people working in the department

The Engagement Manager from Brussels called me and asked me to join the project because he heard about my skills and knowledge (I had done 1 similar project before). After a few calls with staffing, checking my other options, I was confirmed on the study.

Insurance McKinsey: Partner (PA), AP (PA), EM (ANT), ASC (BRU)

Brussels 3 months

Life insurance provider for small businesses/independents

▪ During this project, I developed my people skills – managing client team members, coaching management, and creating a fun team atmosphere

▪ Furthermore, I learned in detail about life insurances (the different types) and how they are sold (agents and back-office)

Industry Team

Location Length

My calendar this week

Fly to Italy

Office Happy Hour

TuesdayMonday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Start of weekend!!!

08:00

09:00

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1:00

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Major goal for the week: Finalize the organizational design of the commercial function

Work with client team member

Check in with the rest of the team

Dinner and finalize a document

Dinner at homeDinner

Client work shop on org design of commercial organization

Handle strategic questions from partners

Client work shop on org design of commercial organization

Fly back to Brussels

PhD event K.U.Leuven

Analyze the outcome of this weeks work shop

Pass-by home

Work from Brussels office on finalizing outcomes of this weeks work shop

Weekly call client project teamWeekly call with senior client

The Benelux office has an important role in the worldwide network

Louvain-la-Neuve

Amsterdam

Antwerp

Brussels

Luxembourg

About 160 consultants and 22 knowledge professionals in the Netherlands

About 170 consultants and 58 knowledge professionals in Belgium and Luxembourg

Other events you can attend to get to know us better

Where? For whom?Application deadline

Brussels office All PhD students 28 JanThursday, 3 Feb Connect – Company presentation

Brussels office PhD students in their final 2 years

15 FebCase DaySaturday, 26 Feb

What?When?

Thank you

Back up

▪ $100 million invested each year in formal learning programs

▪ 15+ days of training and learning in just your first 12-15 months

▪ Small project teams: intense mentorship and apprenticeship

Come to McKinsey to experience exceptional growth

Basic Consulting Readiness

5-day workshop in your first month

Practice the skills needed for success on your first client project:

– McKinsey’s approach to problem-solving

– Building trust-based relationships

Business Analyst Training

5-day workshop in your first year

Practice problem-solving in a team environment

Develop your skills in listening, asserting, and conflict resolution

Expand your professional network

Come to McKinsey to multiply your choicesOver time our consultants shape their career in many ways:

Career steps – Consultant track

On-going coaching and

mentoring

Business Analyst / Junior Associate

Associate Principal / Partner

DirectorEngagement Manager

Associate

▪ Firm leadership▪ Basic consulting and business skills

▪ Engagement leadership

▪ Client leadership▪ Enhanced problem-solving

2-3 years 6-8 years2-3 years2-3 years

Entry point (without or with limited business experience)

Entry point (with relevant business experience and/or after an MBA)

Submitting an application

Complete our online application on www.mckinsey.com/careers

CV or resume does not need to be tailored for McKinsey, but should include detailed academic performance, detailed role description during summer jobs and internships, and detailed information on involvement in sports and leisure activities

Application requires a resume and unofficial transcripts, cover letters are optional

Strengths assessed against 4 major attributes

Experience interviews

▪ Achieving

▪ Personal impact

▪ Leadership

▪ During the experience interview, be prepared to discuss specific instances of when you have shown relevant skills and have been challenged or stretched

Case interviews

▪ Problem solving▪ Demonstrate your ability to structure thinking, respond to complex or ambiguous problems, and reach sound conclusions with limited facts in a short time

Capabilities and potential assesses in 4 areas critical to our daily workDescription

It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with our 2 types of interviews

What is the recruiting process for last-years?

▪ 60-minutes problem-solving test

▪ 3 interviews

▪ Discussion on CV – personal experiences

▪ Case study▪ Q&A

▪ 3 interviews

▪ Discussion on CV – personal experiences

▪ Case study▪ Q&A

▪ 3 interviews

▪ Discussion on CV – personal experiences

▪ Case study▪ Q&A

▪ Screening of CV

▪ Screening based on academic results and evidence of drive and leadership

Round 1 Round 2 Round 3CV + cover letter

Cons-tructive

feedback

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