McKinsey asks graduates to use AI chatbot in recruitment process

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Leading management consulting firm McKinsey is placing greater emphasis on artificial intelligence skills in its hiring process, requiring some graduate applicants to work alongside an AI chatbot as part of their interviews.

The company's internal AI tool, Lilli, has been incorporated into a select few final-round interviews for business school graduates in the US, with candidates required to complete practical consulting tasks that are augmented by the technology. The goal is not for candidates to demonstrate technical expertise in AI, but rather to collaborate and reason using the chatbot as a support tool.

According to reports from CaseBasix, one of the companies helping candidates apply for McKinsey positions, the "AI interview" focuses on collaboration and reasoning skills rather than technical knowledge. Candidates are presented with business questions or scenarios and asked to use Lilli to explore information, structure their thinking, and refine their insights.

Applicants are not expected to be experts in prompting AI to carry out tasks, but rather demonstrate an ability to work alongside the technology as a "productive thinking partner." The assessment is believed to evaluate how candidates think, judge, and collaborate with AI tools rather than their technical knowledge.
 
I'm not sure I buy this whole AI chatbot thing, lol 😒. It sounds like McKinsey just wants to see if you can play nice with the tech, but what about actual problem-solving skills? Are they worried that some grad applicant is gonna get hired for being a fancy typist or something? 🤔. And honestly, how hard is it to work alongside a bot that's basically just spitting out answers? 🤖. I mean, I guess if you can reason with the thing and use its "insights" effectively, then maybe that shows some potential... but still, I'd rather see some actual human interaction in an interview 😊.
 
I've gotta say, this is kinda trippy. So they're putting us through these interviews where we have to work with an actual AI chatbot 🤖? I mean, it's cool that they want to see how we think on our feet, but what if the bot starts giving us the wrong answers or something? Like, we can't just blindly follow its suggestions and expect everything to be perfect. It's like, where's the human touch, you know?

I'm curious to see how this whole thing plays out. Is it gonna be some sort of robot overlords taking over the world thing? Or is it just a way for them to weed out people who can't adapt to new tech? I dunno, maybe I'll get lucky and ace the interview and land that dream job 🤞.
 
I'm calling BS on this one 🤔. Are they serious about making me interview with a chatbot? I mean, I get it, tech skills are important, but do they really need to throw us at the deep end with an AI tool in the mix? It's just another way for them to weed out those who aren't familiar with the tech, right? And what if Lilli is having a bad day or makes a mistake? 🤖😬 Not exactly the kind of 'productive thinking partner' I want to be evaluated on.
 
I gotta ask, what's next? Are they gonna make us wear ties and briefcases to job interviews too? Just kidding, sorta... I mean, using AI chatbots in interviews actually makes sense - it's like a simulation of real life, but without the risk of spilling coffee on your shirt. I can see how it'd be useful to test collaboration skills, but still, it feels like they're trying to future-proof their employees before they even get hired! Guess you could say they're 'chat'ting up the competition... 🤖💼
 
AI interview at McKinsey sounds kinda interesting 😊, I had one of those weird dream last night where I was trying to teach Alexa to make the perfect cup of coffee 🤣. Anyway, back to McKinsey, I think it's cool that they're using AI as a tool for collaboration rather than just testing tech skills. Reminds me of when I first got my own laptop and had to figure out how to use it without Google 😂. The idea that the goal is to work alongside AI as a partner, not compete against it, makes total sense. Although, can you imagine if you're interviewing for a job and they ask you to teach Lilli something new? 🤔 What would you do?
 
I'm totally down with McKinsey trying this new approach 🤖! I mean, who wouldn't want to impress an interviewer with their ability to work alongside a chatbot? It's like, the ultimate test of collaboration and creativity, right? The thing is, AI tools are already changing the game in so many industries, it feels kinda necessary for companies to adapt and learn how to harness that power. And from what I can tell, this new format seems to focus more on the human side of things – like, how we interact with tech and make decisions based on data. It's all about working together as a team, rather than just showing off our individual skills. Plus, it's kinda refreshing to see companies pushing the boundaries of what an "interview" should be 😊
 
I'm intrigued by McKinsey's move towards integrating AI chatbots into its hiring process 💡. It raises interesting questions about the role of humans in collaboration with technology 🤖. While I understand that the goal isn't to assess technical expertise, but rather collaboration skills, it still feels like a bit of a power shift – from human evaluators to an AI tool 👀.

On the other hand, I can see the benefits of this approach – it's meant to evaluate how candidates think and work with technology in a practical setting 📊. By requiring them to collaborate with Lilli, McKinsey is essentially testing their ability to augment human capabilities rather than solely relying on individual expertise 💻.

It will be interesting to see how this shift plays out in the future – does it signal a more hybrid approach to work and learning, where humans and AI tools are co-creators rather than solo performers? 🤔
 
I'm seeing this trend more and more now 🤖... companies want people who can work well with tech, not just code or program. McKinsey's using an AI chatbot for interviews? Sounds like a clever way to test collaboration skills I guess. The idea is that the AI helps facilitate thinking, not replaces it. Makes sense if you ask me, as most of us use AI tools in our daily lives anyway 💻
 
😒 McKinsey's AI move? More like McKinsey's "oh no I'm gonna struggle to find decent talent" move 🤣. I mean what's next? Hiring machines to do all the thinking for 'em? It's not like they're trying to recruit robots or something... but at the same time, can you blame 'em? AI skills are basically a requirement for any job these days 💻. I guess it's just another sign of how fast the game is changing and we need to adapt if we wanna stay relevant 🤖. And btw, "productive thinking partner"? More like "I'm getting paid to pretend to work with a chatbot" 😂
 
I'm low-key kinda excited about this trend 🤖💻. McKinsey's trying out some fresh ways to weed out candidates who don't quite fit the bill, you know? Like, we're living in a world where AI is gonna be a huge part of our lives soon enough, so it makes sense that they wanna see how humans collaborate with these tech tools.

It's not about having all the answers or being some kinda AI whiz kid 🤓. It's about learning to work together and think creatively with machines. I mean, think about it - if you're gonna be a consultant, you'll be working on projects that involve data analysis, problem-solving... all sorts of tasks where AI can be super helpful.

I'm curious to see how this whole "AI interview" thing plays out in practice 🤔. Will it make the hiring process more efficient? Or just create some new anxiety for applicants? Only time will tell 😅
 
AI is gonna change everything and McKinsey is already jumping on that train 🚂💻. They're trying to find people who can work alongside these chatbots, but what if it's just a way to replace humans? 🤖 I'm not saying AI won't be useful, but this feels like the beginning of the end for human consultants. What if we're not even qualified anymore because we can't "collaborate" with an AI chatbot? 😬
 
I'm low-key impressed by McKinsey's move towards incorporating AI into their interview process 🤖. It's about time we're testing our candidate's ability to work alongside tech, you know? I mean, the world is moving fast and if you can't even collaborate with an AI chatbot, how are you gonna handle the next big thing? 💻 They should be focusing on how candidates think critically, not just memorizing formulas or whatnot. It's all about the soft skills, fam 😊.
 
I'm so down for this... McKinsey wants to future-proof its consultants, right? But at what cost? Like, I get that AI is gonna change the game, but do we really need to prep our kids like robots already? 🤖 It's all about collaboration and reasoning skills now, huh? More like "how can you work with a tool that's basically a super smart version of Siri?" 📱 It's cool that it's not just about being an AI whiz kid, but still... it feels a bit... forced.
 
The AI chatbot thingy at McKinsey... 🤖 I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing? On one hand, it's awesome that they're thinking about how to make interviews more modern and relevant to the real world. I mean, we're living in an era where AI is already changing everything from work to healthcare to entertainment... so it's only natural that companies like McKinsey would want to tap into that.

But at the same time, I'm a bit worried that this might put some candidates at a disadvantage if they don't have any experience with AI or don't know how to work with it. I get what McKinsey is trying to do - they want to evaluate collaboration and reasoning skills, not just technical knowledge. But what happens if someone's just really good at brainstorming without needing any help from a chatbot? 🤔
 
so this is kinda cool i guess 🤔 McKinsey's trying to get ahead of the game with AI in hiring, which makes sense since it's getting more integrated into our daily lives. I'd love to see more companies doing something similar, not just tech firms but maybe even non-profits and small businesses too! 💻 It's actually pretty interesting that they're focusing on collaboration skills rather than technical expertise. I mean, who doesn't want to work with AI as a team? But what's really important is how this changes the way we think about interviews and recruitment. Are we just looking for people who can code or can we teach someone new skills? 🤔
 
im thinking this is kinda cool that McKinsey's trying to adapt to the future of work 🤖💻. requires grad apps to have some basic AI skills now, i guess its about time we learn to work alongside these new "colleagues" 😊. the goal is not to make us experts but just be able to collaborate and reason using the chatbot like a support tool. that makes sense, cant just assume everyone's gonna know how to use AI by now 🤦‍♀️.
 
I'm not sure I buy into this whole AI chatbot interview thing 🤖. I mean, what's next? Are they gonna make us take a polygraph test or something? But seriously, I can see how it could be kinda useful to assess our collaboration skills and all that jazz... but isn't it just a bunch of scripted scenarios anyway? And don't even get me started on the fact that we're expected to "work alongside" this AI thing like it's some kinda equal partner. Please, it's still a machine! 🤔 I'd rather have a real conversation with Lilli than waste my time chatting with a digital robot 😒.
 
I think this is super cool! I mean, who wouldn't want to show off your skills by working with a chatbot? It's like they're testing your ability to work alongside technology, which is such an important skill in today's world 🤖💻. And it's not just about being a tech whiz, but more about how you can collaborate and think critically using the AI as a tool. I'm curious to know how this will impact the way we approach problem-solving and collaboration in the future... maybe we'll see even more innovative ways of working together with AI! 📈
 
I wonder what it says about us as humans that we're being asked to collaborate with machines in such a way? Like, are we starting to see AI not just as something to solve problems for us, but as an extension of ourselves? 🤖💡 It's interesting that they're focusing on "productive thinking partner" skills rather than technical expertise. Does it mean we need to start thinking more about how we interact with technology, and less about the tech itself? It makes me think about the old saying 'the tool is not the problem, the person using it is'. Are we really getting better at working alongside machines? 🤔
 
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