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Drug Testing in firms

Hi,

Do consulting firms, especially the major ones, do drug testing upon hiring? Or alcohol levels ? 

Thanks

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on May 02, 2018

No they don’t, but clients can request consultants to do it (had CPG, telco and media companies requesting this) At that point, if you believe that you can test positive, the best choice is to tell your employer (consultancy) that you’d rather not be staffed on the case vs. Trying your luck and fail the test.

hope it helps,

andrea

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Vlad
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on May 02, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

No, they don't. However, they will do a background check.

Best!

Anonymous B
on May 02, 2018

"Do consulting firms, especially the major ones, do drug testing upon hiring? Or alcohol levels ?"

No; But I'd love to know how you got hired with drugs or alcohol in your system!!

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on May 02, 2018
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Hi Anonymous,

no, the only check will be done on your previous experiences reported in the CV (after hiring).

Best,

Francesco

Deleted
Coach
on May 02, 2018
Very experienced ex-McKinsey consultant with cross-country expertise

Hi there, No. :)

Seriously, you don't need to show up drunk or on drugs - the rest shall be ok. 

Cheers, A
 

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