Can I apply for the BA role at McKinsey even though I graduated ?

Hi there,

I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:

• First of all, in general, you can still apply for a Business Analyst position at McKinsey. However, since I do not know your background in detail, I would highly advise you to reach out to the recruiter and inquire about the appropriate position to apply for since you might also be eligible for the next higher one. The overall application process, however, will always be the same for the same level.
• Moreover, given the tight economic situation, I would highly advise you to ensure that you reapply with the best possible application, including polished application files and a strong referral.
• Lastly, I would advise you to work on the weak spots that got you rejected last year since chances are high your interviewers will take specific care of those areas.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to address your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

Yes you can! That said, it does depend on the # of years of work experience that you have in terms of which exact role you apply for. 

The process will be different in that you can't apply via school recruiting (that channel is no longert available to you). You need to apply “normally” as an experienced hire.

Make sure to network! This with both tell you for what role to apply *and* increase your chances of being invites to interview.

Hi there, 

Yes, you can still apply as a BA. 

But my recommendation would be to discuss your experience directly with the recruiter and go with their recommendation as to what role might fit best. Some offices have something in between BA and Associate (a Junior Associate role or Senior Business Analyst) so this might be an option for somebody with some work experience. 

You can also have this sort of chat with people who are already in your target office. Here's a guide on how to leverage these sorts of coffee chats How to network and get referrals

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

1) I interviewed with McKinsey last year but unfortunately didn't make it through. I'm confused about whether I'm eligible to reapply for the BA role again this coming summer 

If the ban period passed, yes, you can apply again.

2) Will the process be different for someone who has already graduated? Any insights will be appreciated

After you graduate the main difference is that normally you cannot apply for an internship anymore. If you applied for full-time before, the interview process should be the same. If you took the PSG Game, the score will usually be valid for one year, after that you will have to take the test again.

Best,

Francesco

Hi there,

You will start at McKinsey as a BA if you have a Master's degree and less than 3 years of working experience.

Hope this helps!

Cheers,

Florian