Work life balance was terrible, and respect was oftentimes missing
Advice
Understand that you will have to work harder than you ever have before and be willing to stand up for your views.
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Freshman Business Analyst
June - August 2020 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I was able to meet many people at McKinsey as everyone was willing to do 15-minute coffee chats.
What I wish was different
I wish I was placed on a different project more focused on finance.
Advice
I would recommend taking advantage of McKinsey's online resources.
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Business Analyst Intern
February - July 2021 • Bogotá, Colombia
What I liked
Great mentoring culture
What I wish was different
More in-person experiences
Advice
Be comfortable taking risks and relying on other people for support
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Business Analyst Intern
May - August 2021 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
McKinsey truly invests in their interns as full-time employees. The amount of support, resources, and guidance I received over my three months at the company was incredible. My team and supervisor genuinely wanted me to succeed and provided honest and regular feedback that allowed me to become a better consultant as the summer progressed.
What I wish was different
I don't necessarily wish this had been different, but a good thing to know before going into this internship is that the hours are long and the workload is heavy. I was aware of this ahead of time so I was prepared for the challenge, and my colleagues did a phenomenal job helping to balance the load so that I had a great experience.
Advice
Make McKinsey your own. Yes, it is a huge firm, but there are so many ways to get connected with a wide range of people and to find a daily rhythm that fits your life priorities.
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Business Analyst Intern
June - August 2021 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
It was a great experience where everyone was very welcoming and friendly
What I wish was different
Towards the end because of Delta they were much more strict with Covid guidelines which was annoying
Advice
Enjoy the intern experience and ask questions everyone makes time for you
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Sophomore Summer Business Analyst
June - September 2022 • Yakima, WA
What I liked
Emphasis on personal professional development, networking, supportive mentors, great level of engagement with people, well paying job, not as stressful as I had expected (actually was way less stressful than school)
What I wish was different
I didn't realize my return offer was tied to a city, so this is something to think about when you apply in the first place.
Advice
It was a great intern experience
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Business Analyst Intern
May - July 2021 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
Fantastic people in a fantastic environment. Truly was supported and positioned to succeed across all 12 weeks.
What I wish was different
Naturally, being virtual was a bit of a disappointment, but we were able to maximize the experience
Advice
Be willing to explore the entirety of your internship. Take some chances and take on work that maybe you don't *think* you're strong at because it will only help accelerate your personal growth.
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Business Analyst Intern
June - August 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Very intellectually stimulating
What I wish was different
More personal impact
Advice
Take as much time to meet the partners in fields you are interested in.
