Recently I have across consulting firms posting various open positions on their websites / Linkedin , which requires MBA as one of the eligibility requirements. Can I apply for it considering I'm currently in my final year of the MBA program.So am I eligible for these positions or should I apply after my graduation.
Any advice?
Yes, you can and even should definitely apply in your final year (i.e. now) and should not wait until you graduated (given there is a certain leadtime for the recruiting process that you should expect).
Feel free PM me, if you are unclear / like to know more about which roles across the firms are applicable for MBA grads.
Hi there,
Q: Recently I have across consulting firms posting various open positions on their websites / Linkedin , which requires MBA as one of the eligibility requirements. Can I apply for it considering I'm currently in my final year of the MBA program
Is the position supposed to start after you graduate? If so you can apply (assuming you satisfy the other requirements as well) as technically you will have completed the MBA by then. However, applying online is not the best channel to get invitations.
I agree with the other coaches that it makes more sense to apply via referral, you can find more at the link below:
https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hey-everyonehope-all-is-well-3176
Best,
Francesco
Hi there,
These should be viewed as a last resort. Ideally, you follow the below (in order of preference):
Hi there,
Sure you can always apply, but let me make a few points.
1) In general, if you are in an MBA program, firms will direct you to apply as a student, not an experienced here. An exception would be if you have *many* years of experience, in which case you can apply anytime.
2) Unless you are a student, you shouldn't be applying online. Getting a referral, which means having a current employee pass your resume to a recruiter and vouch for your suitability as a candidate, will offer you much higher chances of success.
Hope this helps!
Allen
Hello!
Absolutely, you have nothing to loose.
However, I wonder if that is the most efficient way. Most schools have a very powerful recruiting mechanism to precisely connect you with these companies, that have special MBA recruiting cycles. Make sure that you are using those resources, since the conversation rate is much better!
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
Hi there,
In principle, most consulting firms will be recruiting on campus (or off campus, but asking people to apply, or asking for the MBA Class resume books).
For smaller boutiques that are not hiring directly from your university, you should try to reach out to them and try some networking as it may be more effective.
Of course you can apply to those positions, as long as they do not require most-MBA experience. They ask for an MBA, you will have an MBA soon, so that is fine, you can apply.
In fact, you should not wait until graduation to apply. You want to graduate and know already your next step.
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