Hi there,

To answer your real question: Apply as soon as you are ready.

Meaning, apply when you have a killer resume, a strong cover letter, and have networked well with the company (and, ideally, gotten a referral).

Also, if you're applying through a unversity program, apply before the deadline!

Forget about the rest.

But, to answer your question that really has 0 impact on anything you do moving forward and is just being asked to help you feel like you have some sort of control when you really have none, these companies hire continuously and recruit continuously. so, it's more rolling than anything.

(editiert)

It seems to me that you over think about the process. The hiring is not triggered by particular vacancy - i.e. the firm doesn't wait til 1 consultant to resign then open up hiring for 1 spot. The hiring for experienced hire is on-going.

Just apply when you are ready and prepare well for the interviews. Don't try to "time it", it doesn't work that way and there are too many moving pieces that are not in anyone's control.

Hi A,

You seem to be missing out on the fact of continuous hiring in MBB. It's not about someone leaves and then the recruiting process begins.

You are also unlikely to have any advantage over those who applied earlier than you unless you have a stronger background and more professional experience that could really differentiate you from other candidates.

So make sure you are well prepared to secure an invitation to the interview and then to get a job offer despite the pipeline.

Best,

André