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Global Helpdesk Intern

McKinsey & Company
San Jose, CA Internship 1/28/2026
Undergraduate InternshipFreshmen Internship
Approval 97.9%Total filings 747New hires 303
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FY 2025

Job Description

As a Global Helpdesk Intern, you will provide technical support to internal users, troubleshooting complex issues across Mac and Windows operating systems, standard IT applications, and hardware. This role focuses on enhancing IT support services and ensuring seamless operations for McKinsey colleagues.

Requirements

  • Technical high school student who has fulfilled all prerequisites to start the Práctica Profesional
  • Good knowledge of Windows 11 or Apple OS
  • Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: VPN, Microsoft Office, O365 Applications and Mobile Devices
  • Curiosity, proactiveness and desire to learn new skills and expand knowledge about new IT technologies
  • Strong interest in IT and customer support
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Highly adaptable and open to working on critical or new tasks, taking them to final resolution
  • Demonstrates a collaborative style and willingness to help others
  • Distinctive customer orientation combined with a strong sense of ownership
  • Strong team spirit with the ability to work in both local and virtual team settings
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to internal users via email, phone, and chat
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across Mac and Windows operating systems
  • Assist in testing new technology and hardware releases in technical labs
  • Collaborate with internal IT service and product teams
  • Contribute to knowledge creation and improvement

Benefits

  • Employees at McKinsey are often offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription benefits, mental-health resources, expert medical opinions, and travel emergency protection. Financial benefits typically include retirement contributions and savings plans, life/accident/disability insurance, tax-advantaged accounts, and financial coaching. Many roles also feature generous paid time off (including volunteering days), flexible/hybrid work options, family care support (parental leave, fertility/adoption/surrogacy assistance, backup care), tuition reimbursement, transportation benefits, discounts, and matching gifts.