What positions/situations are you exempt from the PST for? Have heard different answers with regards to position/nature of referral/etc. Can anyone give a conclusive answer?
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Sidi
on May 23, 2019
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 500+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! Usually you are exempt if you apply with several years of work experience. When McKinsey interviewed me for a potential switch from BCG, I didn't have to do the PST.
Cheers, Sidi
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi,
It depends on the office and a particular role, so I'm afraid there is no conclusive answer. If you have 5+ years of relevant experience, most probably you'll not have to write PST.
Best!
Serhat
on May 31, 2019
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BCG | Kellogg MBA |82% Success rate| 450+ case interview| 5+ year consulting | 30+ projects in ~10 countries
Hi there,
In my experience, entry-level candidates always take PST, experienced consultant candidates may be exempt from it.
Cheers
Serhat
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