If someone submits a referral for me after I've submitted the application, will it not be counted at all towards my application?
Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview
4
Referral after application submission
3
1.9k
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Clara
on Apr 21, 2021
Coach
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello!
It´s always going to benefit you, and there is no cost, so 100% go for it.
Cheers,
Clara
0 comments
Ian
on Apr 20, 2021
Coach
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success
Hi there,
This should be fine but it depends on timing. You should confirm with the individual. You should also reach out to HR to double-check and make them aware of the situation. Every company operates a bit differently - in situations like these it's always better to just talk to someone!
Udayan
on Apr 20, 2021
Coach
Top Rated MBB coach | 300+ Real MBB offers | McKinsey Engagement Manager in NYC |15 Years Interviewing Experience
A referral is always beneficial. It is better before submitting the application but as long as you have not heard back from them it will be okay.
Udayan
Sign up for free to read all answers.
Sign up for free to read all answers.
Similar Questions
Most Popular Posts
Skill/Level differences
9
on Oct 11, 2025
Middle East
5
100+
Top answer by
Sidi
Coach
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 500+ candidates secure MBB offers
5 Answers
100+ Views
+2
Trouble with brainstorming
13
on Oct 12, 2025
USA
8
100+
Top answer by
Sidi
Coach
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 500+ candidates secure MBB offers
8 Answers
100+ Views
+5
Final question to ask to the interviewer, MCK
13
on Oct 12, 2025
Europe
6
200+
Top answer by
Seongyun
Coach
Current OW Interviewer | Offers from McKinsey, OW, All Big 4 Strategy Houses | CV & Cover Letter Review
6 Answers
200+ Views
+3
Cover letter advice
8
on Oct 13, 2025
Middle East
6
100+
Top answer by
Evelina
Coach
EY-Parthenon l Coached 100+ candidates into MBB & Tier-2 l 10% off first session l LBS graduate
6 Answers
100+ Views
+3
McKinsey Offer Negociation
9
on Oct 18, 2025
Europe
7
100+
Top answer by
Sherif
Coach
Ex Sr. Engagement Manager with McKinsey - Aug 25 - Top EEMA interviewer 2023 - 2024 with +350 interviews
7 Answers
100+ Views
+4