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Anonymous A
on Sep 11, 2024
South America

Mckinsey ban period

Hi, if I received an 18-month ban from applying to McKinsey (got rejected during the initial screening phase) and apply again before that period ends, will I be automatically rejected and have the 18-month ban reset? Or will the ban period remain unchanged even if I'm automatically rejected?

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Hagen
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on Mar 26, 2025
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 9+ years consulting, interviewing and coaching experience

Hi there,

First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejection from McKinsey!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

  • First of all, I wonder why you would consider applying during the ban period, knowing that it is still valid. What is the reason for this?
  • Moreover, I would highly advise you to simply wait and contact the recruiter when you feel you have made significant progress and a reasonable amount of time has passed to know for sure whether or not you can reapply.

You can find more on this topic here: How to deal with a rejection from a consulting company.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Florian
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on Sep 11, 2024
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Hi there,

I believe it would not reset.

You can sometimes shorten the ban by

  • showing significant improvements on your resume
  • getting a strong referral from an AP/Partner

All the best,

Florian

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