Last year, I couldn't pass the interviews for the consulting position at McKinsey, and McKinsey bans rejected candidates for 1.5–2 years. Now I'm applying for the data scientist position. Am I also banned from non-consulting positions at McKinsey?
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Last year, I got rejected from the consulting position at McKinsey? Am I also banned from non-consulting positions?
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Ian
on Jul 07, 2019
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Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success
Hi,
My guess is no, as they operate somewhat independently. It can't hurt to check with HR or someone working within that team - after all, it's not a bad networking excuse!
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Vlad
on Jul 06, 2019
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi,
Data scientist positions are pretty new, so I doubt anyone can tell you for sure. Just give it a try
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