there seens to be a majority of 20s and 30s Mckinsey new hires. Is there an unspoken (or maybe spoken) rule of not hiring those over 40?
Pretty much yes. Bulk of hiring comes as business analyst fresh from UG and associate consultant fresh from MBA. Really tough to get in otherwise. Hell, it’s tough even with on campus recruiting — nearly nonexistent outside of that unless you’re “back office” like accounting, IT, etc that isn’t the main business
If you want to increase your chances for McKinsey if you’re over 40, become white
You are too wise and knowledgeable past 40 to be of any use to consulting BS.
No one over 40 can pull 80hr weeks. Let's be real here.
Yes cause when you are 40something you are usually smarter than the younger and you know that trading life for money is not worth it
You have to be a partner or equivalent to be hire over 40 unless you are expert
We’re the only ones dumb enough to think that consulting is the way to go. And once the youth has been robbed(2-3 years for the very best) we find something stable
They do at partner level
You would have to be hired in as partner if you are in your 40s. Not likely.
Yes because you are too old at 40.
Not really, for the business McKinsey in. Why would people pay money for consultants without real experience