Diversity Connect, The Series: 2024

Diversity Connect, The Series supports the professional interests and growth of students who are pursuing a PhD, postdoc, MD and/or JD degree, who are excited about a career in consulting and have an interest in our Black, Hispanic and Latino, and/or Indigenous networks.

At McKinsey & Company, we believe that a diverse, inclusive culture enriches our creativity, innovation, and problem-solving abilities. We are excited to meet diverse advanced professional degree (APD) candidates who strive for meaningful change.

Diversity Connect, The Series includes an overview of management consulting and life working at McKinsey. You'll take part in interactive problem solving exercises, activities to sharpen your interview skills, and engaging social activities, as well as exciting panels and speakers. You'll also have the opportunity to make personal connections with colleagues from our host networks: the McKinsey Black Network, Hispanic and Latino Network, and Indigenous at McKinsey. 

We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to learn about consulting and McKinsey and connect with your APD peers alongside a group of inspiring McKinsey professionals.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will have strong academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and proven leadership ability. We are looking for students who are accomplished and well-rounded with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

To apply to Diversity Connect, The Series, you are:

  • a student in the United States or Canada at the time of the event
  • set to receive your PhD, MD, or JD degree in 2025
  • set to complete your post-doctorate program in 2025
  • interested in our Black, Hispanic and Latino, and/or Indigenous networks

Graduate programs include:

  • PhD and post-doctorate students who plan to complete their program in 2025
  • medical students, interns, residents, and fellows who plan to complete their program in 2025
  • master’s students who previously obtained a MD and plan to complete their master’s degree in 2025

Application details:

  • current resume (in PDF format)
  • a cover letter is not needed
  • no business experience is required

Eligible candidates may apply to both Diversity Connect, The Series & Insight events. If selected, you may only attend one program. You will be asked to specify which program you are most interested in attending in your application.

Program details:

Diversity Connect, The Series is a virtual, multi-day event series that will take place over two weeks in April (April 4-5 and April 11-12, 2024). More event details will be shared directly with those who are selected to attend.

The program will offer:

  • personal connections with colleagues from our host networks: the McKinsey Black Network, Hispanic and Latino Network, and Indigenous at McKinsey 
  • an overview of management consulting and McKinsey today
  • interactive problem solving activities
  • social activities and connections with McKinsey colleagues and fellow participants

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at McKinsey

Diversity and inclusion aren’t departments, efforts, or projects. They’re how we live, what we respect, and a fundamental aspect of our success. We offer more than 20 affinity networks, groups, and communities for colleagues with shared identities and backgrounds that provide a welcoming environment where mentorship and community create an unparalleled sense of belonging and growth. We invite you to learn more about some of our affinity groups, including our Black and Hispanic and Latino networks, on our website.

The Diversity Connect, The Series: 2024 application is now closed

Frequently Asked Questions

Toun Olateju

Diversity Connect is a unique recruiting event that is special to McKinsey. Real-time scenarios throughout the program showed what a consulting career looks like and the entire experience validated my interest to join McKinsey. The connections were so genuine that some of the faculty are now my mentors at the firm.

Toun Olateju, Associate, Washington, DC
MD, Igbinedion University, Okada |PhD, Epidemiology & MHS, Health Economics, Johns Hopkins University | MPH, Global Health, Harvard University
Kofi Johnson

Diversity Connect was an incredible opportunity for me to experience the culture and values of McKinsey in a truly authentic and genuine setting. The program not only enabled both faculty and attendees to connect over shared experiences but also provided a clear view of the amazing and diverse communities that exist within McKinsey and how they work together to achieve big goals.

Kofi Johnson, Associate, Boston
PhD, Computational Biology & Medicine, Cornell University
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