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McKinsey Tests Job Applicants with AI‑Simulated Client Conversations

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McKinsey is piloting a 10‑minute AI‑simulated client conversation for North American undergraduate candidates applying for business analyst roles. The AI is designed to mirror roughly 80 % of the day‑to‑day consulting work, but it does not simulate a "break‑down" or hostile client scenario. The tool is not used for scoring; instead, human interviewers observe and evaluate how applicants handle the simulated situation. The pilot is currently running in select North American offices and is part of McKinsey’s broader effort to integrate AI into its recruitment process.

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McKinsey tests AI client simulation for entry-level business analyst interviews
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    麦肯锡让求职者与AI客户模拟对话

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    McKinsey tests AI client simulation for entry-level business analyst interviews

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    McKinsey & Company is testing an AI simulation of a client for a 10-minute conversation as part of the interview process for undergraduate business-analyst jobs in some North American offices this fall. The AI aims to reflect 80% of scenarios consultants encounter daily but is not designed to mimic an unhinged client; human interviewers will assess candidates, not the AI. Hundreds may use this tool.

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