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McKinsey PEI Interview Questions

Personal Experience Interview questions for McKinsey 2025. Covers leadership, personal impact, entrepreneurial drive, and inclusive leadership dimensions.

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Question 1Leadership

Tell me about a time you took the lead on a difficult project. What approach did you take?

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Question 2Leadership

Tell me about a time you had to make an unpopular decision. How did you handle it?

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Question 3Leadership

Give an example of how you have developed or mentored someone on your team.

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Question 4Leadership

Describe a situation where you had to motivate others who were resistant to change.

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Question 5Problem Solving

Describe a time when your first solution did not work. How did you pivot?

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Question 6Problem Solving

Describe a complex problem you solved at work. What was your process?

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Question 7Problem Solving

Give an example of a creative solution you developed to solve a recurring issue.

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Question 8Problem Solving

Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision with incomplete information.

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Question 9Leadership

Tell me about an entrepreneurial experience you have had.

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Question 10Leadership

Tell me about a time you led a team through a challenging situation. What was at stake and how did you lead?

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Question 11Communication & Influence

Describe a time you convinced someone to adopt your idea when they were initially resistant.

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Question 12Problem Solving

Tell me about a time you overcame significant obstacles to achieve a goal. What drove you?

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Question 13Conflict Resolution

Tell me about a time you resolved a conflict within your team. How did you approach it?

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Question 14Teamwork

Tell me about a time you successfully worked with people from very different backgrounds.

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Question 15Leadership

Tell me about a time when you challenged the status quo. What was the outcome?

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Question 16Problem Solving

Describe a situation where you took a significant risk to create a positive outcome. How did you decide to take that risk?

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