Problem solvers and creative thinkers. Engineers and new business builders. Put your talents to use where opportunities are limitless and every day makes a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or a recent graduate, working with McKinsey could be a challenging and rewarding next step in your career. Who we are McKinsey is a global firm, comprising more than 12,000 consultants and nearly 2,000 research and information professionals. Our clients reflect our global nature. Around 40% are in Europe, 35% in the Americas, 15% in Asia Pacific and 10% in the Middle East and Africa. We serve a broad mix of private-, public-, and social-sector organizations. According to The New York Times, we are considered the most prestigious management consultancy in the world. We have published the McKinsey Quarterly since 1964, fund the McKinsey Global Institute research organisation, publish reports on management topics, and we have authored many influential books on management. Careers with us We take a consistent approach to recruiting and developing our people, regardless of where they are based. This structure ensures that we can quickly deliver the right team, with the right experience and expertise, to every client, anywhere in the world. We look for exceptional people with a variety of academic backgrounds from colleges and universities around the world. Whether you're finishing your undergraduate degree or studying at the postgraduate level, a career at McKinsey is the best way to put your talents and knowledge to work. Take a look at our careers page and read about some of our people HERE. Graduate schemes Our undergraduates join us from many backgrounds—there is no single "right" major or course of study. Our people do share some common qualities including excellent academic performance, leadership abilities, and experience working on or off campus. We look for strong problem solvers with potential—we will teach you the rest. Our graduate training scheme typically involves five weeks of formal training. This period is within your first two years with the business, which is seen as a time for you to learn quickly on the job before progressing to more senior positions within the company. Whatever your background, we have the size, scale, training, and culture to help you deepen your skills and broaden your strengths and impact.