McKinsey Integrates AI Tool in Interviews and Seeks Liberal Arts Graduates for Creativity

McKinsey is incorporating AI into its hiring process by requiring some candidates, especially for graduate roles, to use its internal AI tool, Lilli, during final-round interviews. The firm aims to assess applicants' ability to collaborate with AI to solve business problems, emphasizing creativity and reasoning over technical AI expertise. Additionally, McKinsey plans to recruit more liberal arts graduates to enhance creativity amid growing AI adoption, reflecting a shift in its talent strategy.