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McKinsey Rolls Out AI Interview Simulation for Business Roles

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 3:59 PM UTC · How we work

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McKinsey & Company pilots an AI simulation for entry-level interviews in the United States.
The simulation replicates roughly 80% of scenarios consultants encounter daily.
Undergraduates applying for business-analyst roles will complete a 10-minute AI client dialogue this fall.
Dallas partner Saleem Zafar helped design the chatbot hiring tool.
McKinsey aims to increase hiring by 12% in 2026, citing AI-driven fairness.

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Story summary

McKinsey & Company pilots an AI simulation for entry-level interviews in the United States.
The simulation replicates roughly 80% of scenarios consultants encounter daily.
Undergraduates applying for business-analyst roles will complete a 10-minute AI client dialogue this fall.
Dallas partner Saleem Zafar helped design the chatbot hiring tool.
McKinsey aims to increase hiring by 12% in 2026, citing AI-driven fairness.