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Hello everyone,

Just wanted to clarify something:

If I applied to a consulting firm (let's say in my case: September 2019) and I got rejected back then (i.e I wasn't offered the opportunity to interview with them), do I have wait for a specific amount of time before I can re-apply? Like can I send off my applications right now ? Or do I have to wait like a year (i.e September 2020)?

Answer 1

Hello!

Given the fact that you were not rejected in the interview loop, you should not be blacklisted.

However, if you did not pass the cut then, you should take some time to "enrich" the CV and improve your chances.

For this, I would say you need at least a year.

Hope it helps!

Best,

Clara

Answer 2

Hi!

In theory you should not be blacklisted - this usually only happens after having interviewed unsuccessfully. However, the question might be why your profile would be more appealing now then it was 10 months ago.

Cheers, Sidi

Answer 3

Hi there,

It may depend on the company. At McKinsey for example they explicitly say that even if you fail before interviews (test level) you have a ban for 1 to 2 years.

Your best strategy is to:

Review your CV and Cover the best you can
Connect with someone that could refer you
Explain the situation, and see if they can check with HR if you can be considered at this stage via referral

If you need help with that please feel free to PM me, I do a specific session covering all the previous steps to land invitations via referrals.

Best,

Francesco

Answer 4

Dear A,

It's ok, since you have not be rejected during the interview.

But your profice now (CV, cover letter) should have some meaningful changes, plus would be better to have referrals - it will maximise you chances for being invited for the interview.

If you need help with any of this document, drop me a line.

Best,
André

Answer 5

Hi, feel free to text me for a CV feedback

Best,
Antonello

Answer 6

Hi Anonymous,

There is no global uniform handling of that across all consulting firms. Just grab your phone and call your HR contact - everything else is speculation on which you don't want to builld your career.

Hope that helps - if so, please be so kind to give it a thumbs-up with the green upvote button below!

Robert

Answer 7

Hi there,

Yes, you need to wait 1-2 years until the ban ends and then reapply again. The timeline depends on the offices. I would recommend you use this time for upgrading your profile significantly, getting relevant work experience, and building relationships within the targeted company. This way you'll make things work when reapplying next time.

Do you need any further help?

All the best,

GB