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Non-US offices - GCO in particular |
| Message Name: |
experienced hire |
| Date Posted: |
02/22/2006 |
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Hi Seihin, I've just been contacted by McKinsey Singapore's office for a Mktg Research Specialist position w/n the Marketing Practice Division in China (I'm Chinese as well). I'm not exactly sure what a "specialist" position is (relative to Associate, etc.). I am an experienced Marketing Researcher. Are you familiar with the specialist position at all? I was asked to go to a local office (I live in the U.S.) and take the written test for the 1st round. I'm familiar with the case interview process, but not at all with the written exam. Any pointer as to how I should prepare for it? Thanks much!! |
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Unfortunately I know little about experienced hire practices in McK. But I'm sure a number of posters who are current or ex McKinseyites have more info. Try browsing through the board for earlier posts.
A generalist is involved in studies from different industries. Some specialise at a later stage in their career, but from what I heard most consultants remain generalists - altho they do establish a reputation in certain industries within the Firm and that often result in being delegated a larger portion of their studies in those industries.
As for the test, it is also very well covered in other posts in this board. Basically it is a 1hr test with 3 cases, each with about 10 mutli choice questions. For each case, you spend a few minutes digesting the backgroud info (usually in words, some data) then you will be given more info as you proceed. Some questions allow more than one answer - the insight/opinion questions. The others are mostly math-related questions - basic arithmetics, graph interpretation etc. I think the purpose of the test is to see if you have good maths and business senses. It is not a particularly hard test but some say practicing on GRE-type questions helps.
Good luck!
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