The Real McKinsey Case Interview – Live with Ex-McKinsey Senior Associate Jali Packer
- Date:
- January 27
- Time:
-
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
- Cost:
- Free
- Event Categories:
- Live Case Interview, MC Events
What actually happens in a McKinsey case interview — and how are candidates really evaluated?
In this live session, you’ll watch a true-to-life McKinsey-style case interview, led by Jali Packer, former Senior Associate at McKinsey & Company and experienced case coach.
This is not a walkthrough or a scripted demo. It’s a real case, run the way McKinsey interviews are actually conducted.
Jali will interview a candidate live, pressure-test their thinking, and assess performance exactly as a McKinsey interviewer would. He’ll pause to break down what strong candidates do differently, where most applicants slip, and how interviewers evaluate structure, problem-solving, and communication.
You’ll learn:
- How McKinsey interviewers frame and drive cases
- What truly differentiates strong candidates from the rest
- How to perform under real interview pressure
This is the closest you can get to sitting on the other side of the McKinsey interview table.
Want to work with Jali? Secure a Black Belt seat or book a session directly before his calendar fills up.
More About Jali
Ex-McKinsey, Senior Associate and Research Fellow
Jali is an MPA candidate at Columbia (May 2026), a former Senior Associate at McKinsey & Company (London), and Research Fellow at McKinsey Global Institute (Sydney). During his 4 years at McKinsey, he worked with clients in healthcare, banking, and private equity. At McKinsey Global Institute, he conducted research on regional development, geopolitics, and economic inclusion, publishing articles and reports featured by Forbes, the Financial Times, and the Economist.
Jali has extensive experience in case coaching and helping candidates build their analytical skills and interview confidence. His primary aim when coaching is always to ensure a personalized approach, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate to help them achieve their full potential. He has worked with candidates in EMEA, North America, and Australia – at the undergrad and MBA-level. Having thoroughly enjoyed his academic and professional journey, he wants to make the most of this positive experience to encourage candidates to pursue their professional interests and chart their own path in consulting.
Jali holds a BA and MA in Psychological & Behavioural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, where he graduated as a King’s Scholar, and an MSc in Behavioural Science from University College London. His focus at Columbia is on data science and urban policy, and during his degree he has worked in the Strategy team at New York City Economic Development Corporation. In his free time he enjoys sailing, surfing, and exploring New York.
