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Applying for 2 similar positions at 2 different offices at McKinsey

Hi there, 

I have recently applied for the fellow position which was being offered only in one ME office of McK. However, I am inclined towards applying as a BA as well in one of the other ME offices. 

Even though BA and Fellow positions overlap but their titles vary for some locations, can I apply for a BA position in the other office?

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Hagen
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on Dec 10, 2022
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Hi there,

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

  • While you might apply for different roles at the same time, after the screening phase, McKinsey will steer the application process towards one single role.
  • Normally, they will decide for you what would be the best-fitting role. As such, your chances will not increase except for maybe the screening phase.

In case you want a more detailed discussion on what to do in your specific situation, please feel free to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

on Dec 12, 2022
#1 Rated McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | Verifiable success rates

Hi there, 

You cannot formally interview for two positions in parallel within McKinsey or most other firms. 

Even if you are technically able to pass screening for both of them, it's mostly because the database is not integrated across the offices. Once they figure it out they will ask you to progress with only one. 

My suggestion would be to focus instead only on the role that you are most attracted to and feel you're a better fit for. 

Best,
Cristian

Ian
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on Dec 11, 2022
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Hi there,

You *can* apply, but just check what makes sense for you. You need to reach out to HR and have discussions with them to see where they see you fitting. You also need to make sure that you can see yourself in that role + office. But, yes, you *can* apply.

Florian
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on Dec 12, 2022
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Hi there,

McKinsey Middle East recruiting and hiring is done centrally so it would make no sense to apply again for the same position in a different office!

Cheers,

Florian

Rushabh
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on Dec 10, 2022
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Hello,

Feel free to apply, but they will select you for interviews only for the position which they believe best suits you.

All the best!

Rushabh

Anonymous B
on Dec 10, 2022

You can apply to up to 5 positions. After the screening you will be steered into a single one.

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