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McKinsey wants job candidates to practice interviews with AI, not pricey coaches
McKinsey has built an AI tool to help candidates prepare for their interviews, and discourage them from using external prep services.
TL;DR
- McKinsey introduced an AI tool for candidates applying for entry-level positions globally.
- The tool offers unlimited practice attempts for quantitative case studies in interviews.
- This aims to democratize interview preparation and reduce reliance on costly external coaches.
- McKinsey wants candidates to focus on depth of skills and capabilities, not over-rehearsed answers.
- The AI tool generates new case-style questions across 15 industries with client scenarios and figures.
- Candidates can type answers, reveal correct responses, and see calculation steps.
- 10,000 people used the AI assistant in its first month.
- McKinsey is also integrating AI into other recruiting processes, including an AI interviewer pilot.
- The firm seeks candidates with strong judgment, curiosity, and adaptability, skills AI cannot easily replicate.