Hi everyone! Hope all is well! I'm a senior graduating in May 2021 and am set on recruiting for consulting full time. However, with everything going on in the world, I'm worried about recruiting being more competitive than ever and want to make sure I'm in the best possible situation to succeed. Some background about me: Education Two bachelors' degrees (business and political science) from a Canadian target 3.7+ GPA in the both of them Internships Two public sector internships focusing on economic diplomacy & economic strategy Other Activities/Skills Fairly involved with my school and community in more business focused capacities (to counter-act for all the public sector work) I speak French and know R I know the referral is the best way forward and I was able to get a few interviews for the summer but unfortuantely I wasn't able to land any of those roles. Is it safe to say my shot with those firms is gone?

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Anon

on Jun 17, 2020

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Hi everyone! Hope all is well!

I'm a senior graduating in May 2021 and am set on recruiting for consulting full time. However, with everything going on in the world, I'm worried about recruiting being more competitive than ever and want to make sure I'm in the best possible situation to succeed.

Some background about me:

Education

Two bachelors' degrees (business and political science) from a Canadian target
3.7+ GPA in the both of them

Internships

Two public sector internships focusing on economic diplomacy & economic strategy

Other Activities/Skills

Fairly involved with my school and community in more business focused capacities (to counter-act for all the public sector work)
I speak French and know R

I know the referral is the best way forward and I was able to get a few interviews for the summer but unfortuantely I wasn't able to land any of those roles. Is it safe to say my shot with those firms is gone?

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Luca

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on Jun 17, 2020

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Hello Anon,

Generally there is a ban period after a rejection, which lenght can differ between offices and also depending on your performance. You should reach out to HR and directly ask them when you could re-apply.

Best,
Luca

Ian

Coach

on Jun 17, 2020

Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi Anon,

Yout shot at the firms where you actually interviewed is gone for 1-2 years, but then you can re-apply (check with HR what the time period is).

Your shot at other firms is not over and you should continue recruiting...firms are still hiring!

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Anonymous A

on Jun 17, 2020

Thanks so much for this advice! How would you recommend approaching the conversation with HR?

Ian

Coach

on Jun 17, 2020

Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Just ask what the waiting period is for re-application!

Francesco

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on Jun 17, 2020

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Hi there,

I believe you still have chances for a full-time position. Your profile seems interesting and you could apply for full time after the ban period. The latter is probably going to end at the time of your graduation since you applied for an internship - you can check that with HR.

Hope this helps,
Francesco

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on Jun 17, 2020

Hi,

18 months after a rejection, it is legitimate to reapply but you must work on your story and your CV to show that you are even better than 1,5 years ago :)

We can talk about it in PM if you want.

David

Clara

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on Jun 17, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Agree, this is going to be a competitive year!

Usually, the ban is from 12 to 18 months, to give you some time to keep improving your CV

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

Gaurav

Coach

edited on Nov 16, 2020

#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there,

It seems that you still have chances to get into consulting.

Usually the ban period lasts 12-24 months. The timeline depends on the office location and position you would like to reapply.

Do you need any further help?

All the best,