It’s no secret that we’re always looking for exceptional talent. But what does “exceptional” mean? And where can we find it? We don’t have a set definition – it can be many things – but we firmly believe that exceptional people can come from anywhere.
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Working at McKinsey Switzerland
McKinsey Switzerland, with its locations in central Zurich and Geneva, is the best of both worlds – a close-knit community and a vibrant mix of people, languages, and nationalities.
The bustling Zurich office is home to more than 400 colleagues, while Geneva offers a more familial environment of about 90 colleagues. Everybody on the team is encouraged to get together, have fun and inspire one another—whether by joining one of our communities such as Women at McKinsey, or EQUAL (LGBTQI+), or by taking part in sporting initiatives such as the Swiss Company Triathlon or the SWOrriors soccer team. This richly-varied office life provides every opportunity for our people to share their interests and connect outside of a work setting.
Exceptional can come from anywhere
Curiosity, potential and drive are important. We look for recent graduates ready to take on new challenges, as well as tenured professionals with decades of career success behind them. And we hire from a multitude of backgrounds - surgeons, lawyers, marketers, engineers, developers, designers, and more...
Find out more about the different career tracks we offer.
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How to apply
In the interview process, you’ll learn more about our work and culture – and we’ll get to learn more about you and your experiences.
Application Timeline
We recommend you to apply six to eight months before you are ready to start.
Full-time – Generalist, Life Science, Digital Technology
| Application deadline | Solve, McKinsey’s assessment game | Feedback if invited to interviews | Initial Round (interview 1) | Final Round (interview 2-4) |
| January 31 | After application | First half of February | Mid-March | April/May |
| March 31 | After application | First half of April | Mid-May | June/July |
| May 31 | After application | First half of June | Mid-July | August/September |
| July 31 | After application | First half of August | Mid-September | October/November |
| September 30 | After application | First half of October | Mid-November | December/January |
| November 30 | After application | First half of December | Mid-January | February/March |
Intern – Generalist, Life Science, Digital Technology, QuantumBlack
| Application deadline | Solve, McKinsey’s assessment game* | Feedback if invited to interviews | Initial Round | Final Round | Start date |
| May 31 | After application | First half of June | Mid-July | End-July | autumn / winter |
| November 30 | After application | First half of December | Mid-January | February | spring / summer |
* QuantumBlack: in addition to the McKinsey Problem Solving Game you will be asked to complete HackerRank
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We are constantly working to create an environment where your potential, your ideas, and your drive matter more than your qualifications. Where the work is meaningful, and you’re recognized for your contributions. We are always on the lookout for exceptional people to join McKinsey in Switzerland.
When you join McKinsey, you’ll be guided, challenged, and mentored on your growth journey. We’re passionate about unleashing your potential and helping you grow into a better colleague and leader.
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