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See a career counsellor or prof/mentor  \nReading a Job Ad  \nBusiness AnalystMcKinsey  \nQUALIFICATIONS  \nWhat competencies do they seek?  \nThe Canadian Offices Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto and select Global offices (ex – Seattle) are looking for students with a proven record of exceptional academic and extracurricular achievement. You must possess an aptitude for numbers, critical analysis and problem solving, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills. 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