McKinsey is testing candidates for how they use its in-house AI as part of its recruitment process. The elite consulting firm has begun asking candidates to use its AI tool Lilli as part of its notoriously taxing tests for business school graduates, according to people familiar with the matter. The candidates used Lilli to help analyse a case study and refine their conclusion, one person said. It is also planning more job cuts, in part to reflect efficiencies from AI, according to a person familiar with the matter. McKinsey has long been a first mover to respond to changes in consulting work in its hiring practices.

Source: The Irish Times January 14, 2026 12:09 UTC