Personal Fit

Hey there, 

Consulting firms pride themselves in transparency and a strong development feedback culture. So that praise they gave you is most likely genuine and something to be happy about and believe in. 

Feedback is designed to help you improve on areas that need development but also hold on to and keep doing the things you are good at. So your attitude and characteristics that they determined in the fit are things you should retain whilst working on the case leadership and other elements in your case

All the best

As a former interviewer at a tier-2 firm, I’m 99% sure the feedback is genuine.

If you don’t like a candidate at all, the last thing you’d want is to waste time on their application next year.

Best,

Alberto

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Hi there,

That praise is no small accomplishment. If you stick with it and invest in your case/fit interview preparation for re-application, you should have a strong chance of landing this offer and others.

I experienced the same thing at BCG in 2019. During my first round, the team was impressed with my background and potential for the role, but my case performance fell short of expectations. They invited me to re-interview in six months, and I put in the work to ensure I landed the offer.

This has shaped my understanding of how to prepare effectively (or not) and informs my strategy for coaching candidates to break into consulting. I learned it hard and hope to make it easier for folks now. 

Reach out if you want to learn more! 

Best

Vini

Hey!

Based on my experience at McKinsey, where I also served as an interviewer, firms don’t provide such specific and positive feedback to everyone. If they praised your fit, attitude, and potential and encouraged you to reapply, it’s likely genuine. Consulting firms are keen on retaining strong candidates who just need more time to develop their skills. Use this year to strengthen your case skills and confidence, and you’ll have a strong chance next time. Good luck!

Alessa :)

Hi there,

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

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

• First of all, you can always reapply after the ban period, which is usually 12-18 months, regardless of the feedback. So technically, it does not really matter whether it was genuine or not.
• Moreover, and contrary to what other coaches said, while feedback may not always be completely honest, the feedback you received sounds authentic based on your description.
• Lastly, I would highly advise you to work on the weaknesses mentioned to avoid getting rejected again or with other consulting firms as well.

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

Hi there,

Sorry to hear!

If they told you about a great fit, you should believe it. The feedback you will receive is always honest.

Cheers,

Florian