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Before your interview, you must have an understanding of the industries and clients that McKinsey and Company serves. Though McKinsey and Company keeps their marketing on their website targeted to a specific audience, you'll have a harder time finding a list of their previous and current clients. That will require broadening your research beyond the borders of their website.
When answering this question, don't feel you need to list the names of the companies you find. Instead, offer specifics on those companies' industries and the services McKinsey provided. If you have worked with any of these clients, mention that work. Any inside connection to the company could be of benefit. Revealing you have firsthand experience with their client base and are already familiar with the type of accounts you may be handling is well worth mentioning.

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I understand that Mckinsey and Company works primarily with Fortune 500 companies in the medical, technology, and SaaS industries. I have a similar client portfolio, with smaller companies with between 500-1000 employees."

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"Through my research, I saw that Mckinsey and Company serves over 76% of Fortune 100 companies and more than 92% of Fortune 500 companies. I also understand that your clients span industries such as energy, financial services, Public services, and media/communications. Most of my experience is in the energy sector, and I look forward to making an impact in that area while learning more about your client scope."

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