Institution evidence record Official sources
8 dated facts (signals) from 4 official source records, observed between 12 September 2026 and 16 September 2026. An evidence record lists what the register holds for one institution; it is not a dossier and it does not describe a complete selection process.
Markets recorded: Global; United Kingdom; Kazakhstan. Categories: AI preparation; Assessment integrity; Gamified assessment; Access pathway; Academic degree requirement; Selection stages.
Held2 further signals (SIG-013, SIG-014) are held and excluded from affirmative claims.
LimitThe signals below are what McKinsey & Company published on the observation dates, coded one programme, market and date at a time. They do not establish hidden screening criteria, university weighting, acceptance odds or a universal process across offices.
At a glance · AI rules for candidates · checked 23 September 2026
When used responsibly, we see AI as a valuable tool that supports preparation. Misuse, however, compromises fairness.Official source
Using AI during assessments (unless specifically permitted)Official source
The interview you are about to undertake is conducted entirely by an AI system, specifically, an AI-powered chatbot.Official source
No candidate is rejected solely on the basis of the chatbot's output. All AI-generated assessments are reviewed by a human recruiter before any decision is made regarding your candidacy.Official source
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Global
McKinsey encourages responsible AI use for resume polishing, interview practice and concept preparation, while prohibiting real-time AI interview answers.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAI may support preparation; real-time generated interview answers are not allowed.
Global · Interviewing · AI preparation · Observed 12 September 2026 · Verified 12 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-072 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey Solve must be completed independently without applications, websites, AI tools or pre-prepared notes unless an approved accommodation applies.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceSolve prohibits AI tools, websites and prepared notes and requires independent participation.
Global · Solve · Assessment integrity · Observed 12 September 2026 · Verified 12 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-073 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey states Solve performance is considered with the rest of the application and other assessments.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceSolve performance is considered with the application and other assessments.
Global · Solve · Gamified assessment · Observed 12 September 2026 · Verified 12 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-073 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey's current official interviewing page states that it seeks problem-solvers from a wide range of disciplines including law, medicine and engineering.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe seek smart, driven problem-solvers from a wide range of disciplines-whether you come from law, medicine, engineering, or another field entirely.
Global · Client-facing consulting roles (hiring process page) · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-072 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey & Company's current official interviewing page states that the process for most consulting roles includes Solve, a gamified assessment of problem-solving abilities.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOne of the exciting steps in our process for most consulting roles is Solve, a gamified assessment that tests your natural problem-solving abilities. There's no need to prepare-just approach it with curiosity and creativity.
Global · Client-facing consulting roles (hiring process page) · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-072 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey & Company's current official interviewing page states that for most client-facing roles candidates participate in a personal experience interview followed by a problem-solving interview.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor most client-facing roles, you will participate in a personal experience interview, followed by a problem-solving interview.
Global · Client-facing consulting roles (hiring process page) · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-072 (mckinsey.com) · source record
United Kingdom
McKinsey UK's Future Talent Programme uses a CV application followed by Solve for applicants to the access and development programme.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFuture Talent applicants submit a CV and then receive a Solve link.
United Kingdom · Future Talent Programme · Access pathway · Observed 12 September 2026 · Verified 12 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-079 (mckinsey.com) · source record
Kazakhstan
McKinsey & Company's current official Business Analyst vacancy for Almaty and Astana lists an undergraduate or master's degree, or 1+ years of work experience after completing an undergraduate degree.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceUndergraduate or master's degree or have 1+ years of work experience after completing your undergraduate degree
Kazakhstan · Business Analyst (Almaty, Astana) · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-293 (mckinsey.com) · source record
Cite this object
Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), McKinsey & Company selection evidence record, revised 27 September 2026, https://whogetsin.com/institutions/mckinsey-and-company
Preserve the institution, programme, geography, observation date and limitation. Do not generalise a single signal to an institution-wide or sector-wide rule.
Evidence behind this page
Every signal this page cites, with the observation as coded, the passage recorded against the official page, the observation date and the source. Follow a signal ID for its full record; follow the source for the live page. 2 cited signals are held and excluded from affirmative claims.
Held and excluded from affirmative claims. The observation could not be independently re-verified against the official source and is withheld from the public register until it can be.
Problem solving · Observed 9 September 2026 · Not re-verified
Held and excluded from affirmative claims. The observation could not be independently re-verified against the official source and is withheld from the public register until it can be.
Gamified assessment · Observed 9 September 2026 · Not re-verified
McKinsey encourages responsible AI use for resume polishing, interview practice and concept preparation, while prohibiting real-time AI interview answers.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAI may support preparation; real-time generated interview answers are not allowed.
Global · Interviewing · AI preparation · Observed 12 September 2026 · Verified 12 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-072 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey Solve must be completed independently without applications, websites, AI tools or pre-prepared notes unless an approved accommodation applies.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceSolve prohibits AI tools, websites and prepared notes and requires independent participation.
Global · Solve · Assessment integrity · Observed 12 September 2026 · Verified 12 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-073 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey states Solve performance is considered with the rest of the application and other assessments.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceSolve performance is considered with the application and other assessments.
Global · Solve · Gamified assessment · Observed 12 September 2026 · Verified 12 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-073 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey's current official interviewing page states that it seeks problem-solvers from a wide range of disciplines including law, medicine and engineering.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe seek smart, driven problem-solvers from a wide range of disciplines-whether you come from law, medicine, engineering, or another field entirely.
Global · Client-facing consulting roles (hiring process page) · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-072 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey & Company's current official interviewing page states that the process for most consulting roles includes Solve, a gamified assessment of problem-solving abilities.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOne of the exciting steps in our process for most consulting roles is Solve, a gamified assessment that tests your natural problem-solving abilities. There's no need to prepare-just approach it with curiosity and creativity.
Global · Client-facing consulting roles (hiring process page) · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-072 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey & Company's current official interviewing page states that for most client-facing roles candidates participate in a personal experience interview followed by a problem-solving interview.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor most client-facing roles, you will participate in a personal experience interview, followed by a problem-solving interview.
Global · Client-facing consulting roles (hiring process page) · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-072 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey UK's Future Talent Programme uses a CV application followed by Solve for applicants to the access and development programme.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFuture Talent applicants submit a CV and then receive a Solve link.
United Kingdom · Future Talent Programme · Access pathway · Observed 12 September 2026 · Verified 12 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-079 (mckinsey.com) · source record
McKinsey & Company's current official Business Analyst vacancy for Almaty and Astana lists an undergraduate or master's degree, or 1+ years of work experience after completing an undergraduate degree.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceUndergraduate or master's degree or have 1+ years of work experience after completing your undergraduate degree
Kazakhstan · Business Analyst (Almaty, Astana) · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-293 (mckinsey.com) · source record
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