Hi there,
I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:
You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.
If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming McKinsey pre-interview assessment and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Best,
Hagen
Hi there,
To answer your question shortly: Yes two employees can refer the same person,
However, there is limited added benefit to having two employees refer you, as the recruiting team will only consider one of them, usually the one who refers you first or the more senior,
Hope this answers your question,
Best,
Fady
Yes, it is possible for two people to refer the same candidate at McKinsey. However, typically, one referral is sufficient for the application process. It’s important that both referrers communicate clearly with the recruitment team to avoid any confusion or duplication. If you're unsure, it's a good idea to check with the individuals offering the referral to make sure everything aligns with McKinsey’s internal policies.
Good luck!
Hi,
Yes, multiple people can give you a referral for McKinsey. Having referrals from different individuals, especially those at senior levels, can strengthen your application. Each referral adds credibility and increases your chances of getting noticed by recruiters.
However, it's important to ensure that the referrals come from people who know you well and can vouch for your skills and potential.
Mattijs
Hello,
Yes, McKinsey allows multiple referrals for a candidate, and it can strengthen your application if both referrers provide unique insights about you. Ensure they know about each other’s referral to avoid overlap, but remember that your performance in the recruitment process will be the deciding factor.
Best,
Evelina
Hey there,
Yes, two people can refer one candidate, however if you pass screening, only one will be having the access to follow your recruiting journey (from a system point of view)
You'd rather the more senior person refer you to increase your chances of progression
Hi there,
You should stick to one referral. There is no added benefit if you have more, it made just create confusion.
A referral is just a door opener such that the recruiting team will look through your application more thoroughly. Depending on the seniority, tenure and advocacy of the person referring you, you have a better chance of getting a first round interview. The more senior the person referring you is, the better. The longer the tenure of that person with the firm is, the better.
The reason is that such voices carry more weight than referrals coming from super junior or brand new people. They typically know the HR folks better and have been involved in recruiting activities for a while so it is usually assumed that they have a good grasp of what types of candidates with which sets of qualifications the firm needs. However, any referral is ultimately better than no referral.
Ideally, you get a referral from someone from the same office (or same country) you are applying to. But again, a referral from someone within the same firm but different office or country organization is still better than no referral.
A direct rejection after the CV screening stage can still happen - even with a referral. In that case the recruiting team usually provides some feedback to the person having given the referral. So you should follow up with them to better understand the rationale in case that happens. On the flipside, you can still get an interview invite when you just apply online without a referral - the probability is just lower - particularly when your CV is not “stellar” on a standalone basis.
And as always, factors such as economic conditions and headcount/budget planning of the individual firm also matter significantly in these decisions - but they are not within your control.
Best
Yes, technically, two people can refer the same candidate at McKinsey. However, it's generally not necessary and might not add significant value. McKinsey typically values a referral from one strong connection within the firm, so having multiple referrals won't necessarily improve your chances unless each person has a unique, meaningful insight or connection to highlight. It's best to focus on the quality of the referral rather than quantity.
Alessa
Hi there,
Q: Can two persons give referral for one candidate at Mckinsey?
When you apply to a consulting company, normally you can have only one referral reported in the internal system. However, a second person can still drop your name to HR and provide an “unofficial” referral.
Good luck!
Francesco
Hi there,
In the system, no. Directly to HR, yes. :-)
Cheers,
Florian
