@ProbablyJigsaw711Oct 15, 2026
As someone recruiting in London, I think I want to stay after my MBA is already a real tie. You just need the professional part to make sense too.
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@SoftAndCanyon778October 15, 2026United Kingdom
What should I do if a McKinsey interviewer keeps interrupting me during the case?
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I'm at a UK MBA and preparing for McKinsey London interviews. In mocks, some interviewers interrupt while I'm explaining my structure or analysis and start pushing into one point. Should I keep trying to finish what I was saying, or follow the interviewer immediately?
@lunarPenguinOct 15, 2026
yeah, I would not overdo the local-ties story if your actual reason is the work and long-term location.
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