Diversity Connect – Europe

Diversity Connect – Europe

Diversity Connect - Europe is a hybrid program with virtual sessions taking place on June 19-20, 2024 and one in-person event organized by your local office. Join us to develop the skillsets needed to succeed in your career, learn more about McKinsey’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and connect with a community of future diverse European leaders.

McKinsey passionately believes in developing outstanding leaders and promoting diversity, both at our firm and in the world at large.

Diversity Connect - Europe will bring together individuals from across Europe who identify as having African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, Middle Eastern, North African, Turkish or mixed heritage, aiming to support talented individuals who may be currently underrepresented in leadership roles.

This year’s edition of Diversity Connect - Europe will be a hybrid program, with virtual sessions on June 19 -20, 2024 and one in-person event organized by your local office.

During the event you will engage in workshops covering Leadership and being your authentic self, allowing you to use the program for your personal or professional growth. You will also meet McKinsey colleagues who will discuss their career journeys and share research insights on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at McKinsey. Lastly you will have the chance to connect with a community of likeminded leaders from across Europe.

The virtual sessions will be followed by in-person events organized in the location that sponsored your participation. During these gatherings, you will meet other participants and McKinsey colleagues, and receive a tour of the office. The dates of these events will vary.

Application details

This event is open to individuals based in Europe who:

  • identify as having an African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, Middle Eastern, North African, Turkish or mixed heritage.
  • are pursuing an Undergraduate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA or PhD degree OR are a professional with fewer than ten years of work experience

You should apply if you:

  • exhibit strong leadership capabilities
  • work effectively with groups of people from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
  • have an ambitious, curious, and analytical mindset
  • have a proven record of leadership in an academic or professional setting
  • enjoy problem solving and creative thinking

How to apply

To be considered for Diversity Connect - Europe, we ask that you submit the following:

  • Your resumé in English, which should include details of your education and grades, work experience, and extracurricular activities and achievements.
  • Office location or capabilities / practice preference

This event is non-evaluative. It is an opportunity for you to get to know us and learn more about McKinsey's commitment to diversity.

Application process

During the Diversity Connect - Europe application process, you will be asked to complete a short online form.

When completing this form, you will choose up to three office locations or capabilities to review your application and consider sponsoring you. We advise you to make your selections based on geographic or industry ties—that is, you have studied or lived in the country, or you have work experience in the capability or industry. You should also be fluent in the local language.

Our colleagues in this office or capabilities / practice will review your application and, should you be successful in the selection process, sponsor your participation for the virtual event.

The deadline for applications is May 19, 2024. We will get in touch with you regarding the outcome of your application by June 10, 2024.

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Diversity Connect - Europe is intended for individuals who live in Europe and self-identify as having an African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, Middle Eastern, North African, Turkish or mixed heritage.

Diversity has many aspects. Our Diversity Connect - Europe event focuses on diversity of ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. It is just one of our many programs aimed to help individuals get to know McKinsey better. To learn more about our other diversity initiatives, including gender diversity, LGBTQI+ diversity, etc., follow our Real Life at McKinsey Facebook page and subscribe to our Careers blog.

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