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Hello,

I applied online on Bain's website for an associate position (although I have industry background in Oil& Gas), but received a rejection email today

Can I ask for a referral or I need to wait for the ban to be lifted? And how long is the ban in this case?

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on Jun 02, 2021
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Hi there,

As mentioned by Antonello and Ian, you cannot be referred if you have just been rejected.

The ban is usually from 12 to 24 months, depending on the office and position.

You can find more on referrals here:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hey-everyonehope-all-is-well-3176

Hope this helps,

Francesco

Ian
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on Jun 01, 2021
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Hi there,

Sorry to hear. You will likely have to wait between 12 and 24 months before applying again (depends on the office/situation).

In the future, do as much as you can to network and get put in touch with HR/referred to maximize your odds!

on Jun 01, 2021
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Hi, I confirm that you should wait at least 12 months to apply again. Then a referral would be great to accelerate the process and maximize the chances to get an invitation

Best,

Antonello

Florian
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on Jun 02, 2021
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Hey there,

Unfortunately, this means you cannot re-apply right away.

You can shorten the time to re-apply in 2 ways:

  1. Network and receive multiple referrals
  2. Work on your resume and show significant development in 2 of 3 areas (education, work experience, extracurricular activities, and initiatives)  

All the best!

Florian

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