Applying at two different roles in two different MBB offices

Hi Sebastian,

First of all, congratulations on receiving your 2nd master's degree!

This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it:

• First of all, I would advise you to double check with the recruiters about the correctly entry level position in both regions, especially given the “Associate” (McKinsey) is the post-MBA position as opposed to the “Associate” (BCG) and “Associate Consultant” (Bain).
• Secondly, while in general, all MBB companies have global recruiting standards, numerous coachees of mine were able to interview in two regions simultaneously. As such, I would advise you to first think about your prioritized region, apply there, and then send the other application with a slight delay. At worst, you will get an instant rejection from the latter application.

In case you want a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming MBB interviews, please feel free to contact me directly.

I hope this helps,

Hagen

Hi there,

You need submit one application per company. So, you cannot have an application for McK US AND a separate application for McK Europe.

That said, when you submit your application, you can normally provide office preferences - I would encourage you to do this.

Finally, go with the flow in your applications. Wherever networking has been smoother/more fruitful and you feel you have better/deeper connections, apply to that country/office as the primary choice.

Good luck!

1. You can only submit one application for those firms. I.e., you submit an application globaly, provide your office preference, and they decide to which of your preferences you will be interviewing with.

2. The rank you apply for should be similar accross countries. I find it hard that you would be recruiting for an entry level if you have a masters from a top school + some years of experience.

McKinsey recruiting is global so you cannot apply for different roles at different offices with the idea you will beat the odds in some way. If you are an American citizen and want to work here, just apply to the US offices you will definitely have it easier vs non citizens especially if you go to a target school and meet other relevant hiring criteria.

Hello!

What it´s said officially and on paper (for McK, that is the case that I know best) is that recruiting is global, and hence you can only have one application open. Inside it, you can provide preferences. 

However, you can also try and submit two different ones -perhaps with slightly different details?- and see what happens. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara