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Workflow Intern - People and Organizational Performance

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McKinsey & Company

Nov 1

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    People, HR & Administration
  • San Jose

Requirements

  • University degree and excellent academic record required: psychology, administration, business, HR, etc.
  • Program management and stakeholder management
  • Business knowledge with good analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Clear, decisive decision-making skills
  • Problem solving; in specific scoping and structuring
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English - able to convey key information clearly and concisely through a variety of communication channels
  • A "can-do" attitude, willingness to take initiative, and a proactive approach to practice and team support
  • Ability to understand and comprehend complex problems and issues at hand
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and be comfortable with it, managing it independently
  • Team player with ability to interact effectively with all tenure levels, specially senior colleagues
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Willingness to work in a highly demanding and result-oriented team environment

Responsibilities

  • You will be managing request flows, playing a dispatcher role during the Americas time zone. In this capacity, you will act like the first port of call for all POP questions coming from consulting teams, and be involved in scoping of requests, clarifying doubts on the request, managing process around communicating with consulting teams, setting expectations around deliverables and timelines, and allocating work to available researchers. You will also work with dispatchers from other regions, to ensure consistency in dispatching processes and to make improvements, also handle low complexity requests depending on bandwidth.
  • You will analyze trends from requests received (tracker analyses), including tracking of all requests to identify patterns in the requests we receive from consultants and inform researchers of where knowledge should be codified. You will also alert leadership of requests coming from priority CSTs. You will work very closely with your Org counterpart in the other hub.
  • You will be codifying knowledge and maintaining specific assets, very closely involved in driving our knowledge codification process which would involve connecting with consulting teams, debriefing their engagement experience, sanitizing their information, and creating a shareable case. You can also play a crucial role in building and managing knowledge assets in the practice (for e.g., developing benchmarks, best practice methodology, etc.). You will also be involved on creating newsletters and contribute to building and maintaining our knowledge sharing platform on core organization topics.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Workflow Intern in the People and Organizational Performance practice?

The Workflow Intern will manage request flows, act as the first point of contact for POP questions from consulting teams, and be involved in scoping requests, managing processes, and allocating work to researchers.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in the San Jose office.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

A university degree with an excellent academic record in fields such as psychology, administration, business, or HR is required, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office.

What types of tasks will the intern be responsible for regarding knowledge management?

The intern will be involved in codifying knowledge, maintaining specific assets, creating newsletters, and contributing to the knowledge-sharing platform on organizational topics.

Is teamwork important in this role?

Yes, being a team player is essential, as the intern will need to interact effectively with colleagues at all tenure levels, including senior colleagues.

What skills are important for a successful candidate?

Important skills include clear decision-making, problem-solving abilities, strong written and verbal communication in English, and a proactive approach to team support.

Will the intern be required to analyze data?

Yes, the intern will analyze trends from requests received to identify patterns and inform researchers about where knowledge should be codified.

What is the expected attitude of candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have a "can-do" attitude, willingness to take initiative, and a proactive approach to practice and team support.

How does the intern interact with other regions or teams?

The intern will work closely with dispatchers from other regions to ensure consistency in dispatching processes and to make improvements.

Are there opportunities for professional growth in this internship?

Yes, the intern will work alongside supportive leaders who will help them grow and develop their skills in a demanding and result-oriented team environment.

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McKinsey & Company

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Mission & Purpose

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as a breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.

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  • Mental Health Care

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Retiree Health & Medical

  • Disability Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

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