McKinsey Unpacked
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McKinsey Unpacked
McKinsey Unpacked
Curious about what it’s really like to work at McKinsey? Want to go beyond our careers site and hear ‘real talk’ from McKinsey colleagues about our firm culture, partnering with clients, and day-to-day realities? Join us for McKinsey Unpacked, our webcast where we unpack the real McKinsey experience.
We’re Marie Padberg and Blair Ciesil, partners at the firm and long-time friends who share a passion for helping top talent find their place here. We started this series to give you an inside look at our firm: who we are, what makes us tick, and why we’ve stuck around for over 20 years (spoiler: it’s the people and the impact).
Each session, we dive into a specific topic and often bring in guests who share their own journeys—no two stories are the same. This is a no-pressure, no-strings-attached space for anyone who would like to get to know McKinsey from the inside out.
Interested? Sign up for our next session or catch up on past episodes. We’d love to have you join us!
McKinsey Unpacked is non-evaluative and open to individuals from all regions and backgrounds who are interested in learning more about our firm, our people, and the work we do.
Upcoming sessions
June 23 at 3 p.m. CET / 9 a.m. ET
McKinsey Unpacked - June 2026
In this special live Q&A session, Blair Ciesil and Marie Padberg will answer the most common—and most candid—questions we’ve received throughout McKinsey Unpacked, sharing practical advice on interviews, recruiting timelines, career paths, and what top candidates do differently.
Please register at least 24 hours prior to the session(s) of your choice.
Past sessions
Our hosts
Blair Ciesil
Partner, Talent AttractionWashington DC
One of McKinsey’s global people leaders and coleader of talent attraction teams worldwide
Marie Christine Padberg
Partner, Talent AttractionAmsterdam
One of McKinsey’s global people leaders and coleader of talent attraction teams worldwide
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