Hi all, hoping to get some perspective from those who've navigated a second attempt.
I'm re-applying for a McKinsey BA role (experienced hire) after being rejected last year. It's been over 12 months. Since then, I took the feedback seriously, I moved into a new role at one of the largest global sporting events, specifically to build stronger quantitative skills, and I've also taken on significant leadership with a nonprofit, including building their financial infrastructure from scratch and helping lead their flagship annual event to its highest-attended, most successful year yet, which brought some local press recognition.
A senior partner referred me last year and we've stayed in touch since, he knows about the rejection, my new role, and my nonprofit work, and has been warm and encouraging throughout (recently said he wants to meet up when he's next in town).
I'm planning to apply to the same office and same role again, and I'm wondering: should I ask him to submit a referral again this year? My main hesitation is that I don't want this to reflect poorly on his internal credibility if I don't get through a second time, or make him second-guess vouching for me. Has anyone here been in a similar position, either asking a partner to re-refer, or on the receiving end of a repeat referral request? How did you approach it, and did it change the dynamic at all?
I've been casing regularly and working through drills to be as prepared as possible this time. Appreciate any perspective and thank you in advance!
