Does withdrawing from an MBB application process to join a different MBB burn bridges with first? In case you ever want to apply there again.
Hi!
No it doesn't. Two points of evidence:
1. Last week one of my mentees canceled her final round interviews because she wanted to sign with another MBB. The response was very friendly and they even offered to “freeze” the process indefinitely, and if she changes her mind or decides to switch away from her first choice MBB at some point in the future, to directly proceed to final round interviews.
2. I have TWICE in my life received offers from Bain. And I rejected them at both occasions in favor of my other options. Bain was still very open and positive, and in no way implied that they wouldn't be happy to interview me again.
Cheers, Sidi
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Dr. Sidi S. Koné
Former Senior Engagement Manager & Interviewer at McKinsey | Former Senior Consultant at BCG | Co-Founder of The MBB Offer Machine™
Hi there,
No it doesn't!
First of all, no bridges have been built yet, let's be honest…
Secondly and more importantly, these moves are fairly typical and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it.
As a candidate, I had to choose between McKinsey and BCG and chose McKinsey. During and after my time at the firm, I built meaningful and long-lasting relationships within McKinsey but also BCG.
As an interviewer for McKinsey, I saw some people turning down offers in favor of other firms. I never thought anything bad of the person, nor did anyone else.
If you think high enough to make someone an offer (or at least interview them), it's only consistent to wish them well in their alternative endeavors.
Best of luck!
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Hi there,
No, it shouldn't impact for future applications as long as you manage it proactively and professionally. Get in touch with the company you're currently interviewing to:
Best,
Alberto
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That usually is not a problem. Just be polite and let them know that you wish to discontinue the recruiting process at this point. But you would be happy to apply again in the future.
Getting rejected in an application process doesn't even burn the bridges for future applications (assuming you adhere to the ban period).
Just make sure you have the written and signed offer of the other consulting firm before you withdraw from your other open processes.
Good luck
Hi!
Absolutely not.
Actually withdrawing as early as you can and letting them know in advance is the best thing for everybody involved.
This way you also don't create unnecessary delays or discomfort for them.
It's business at the end of the day, so it's not like they keep track of everybody who ‘refused’ them.
Good luck!
Cristian
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Hi there,
Q: Does withdrawing from an MBB application process to join a different MBB burn bridges with first? In case you ever want to apply there again.
No issue with that if you communicate it professionally:
Best,
Francesco
Hi,
No this doesn't, especially since you didnt renege on the offer.
Don't worry about it. If you've already received an offer from your dream firm, go for it :)
No, there's no problem at all. Don't worry with that.
Not at all! You're totally ok to withdraw your other application (especially if they haven't invited you yet to interview)
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