I am an MBB intern. Will my managers find out if I apply for another MBB in the same European city?

Question

Hi All.

I am currently an intern in MBB (joined straight after undergrad). I am considering applying to another MBB in the same country and city (Europe), but I am concerned that my current managers, HRs will find out about this. Naturally, this would not be ideal. Do MBBs exchange information about applicants?

The reason why I am doing this is that I feel the other company might be (slightly) more aligned with my objectives.

Answer 1

Hello!

I don´t fully agree with what has been said before that there is totally no issue. It´s a small word, and everyone knows everyone.

This said, in most cases you shouldn´t have any issue, praticularly if you remark this when talking to HR.

I recently prepared someone moving from Bain to McK, focusing very much on FIT -since this is the part that will be wildly tested-.

If you want to deep dive, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34)

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Answer 2

Hi there,

They don't exchange information, it can even be against the law. Second, you're doing an internship and it's obvious that you'll need a full-time job, so it's not a surprise you need to look around.

Hope it helps,

GB

Answer 3

Don't worry about this. Clara is right - everyone knows everyone. But for three reasons I am pretty sure that you're safe:

People are professionals and don't discuss names of recruits
They also have an incentive to not discuss names of recruits - becaues each firm would love to snatch a great recruit from one of the others. Discussing recruits would jeopardize this
As an intern you're just not important enough for people to discuss you ;)

Answer 4

Hi there,

If you're saying you're working at, say, Bain, and want to apply to McKinsey, for example....you're totally safe.

Go ahead and do this as there is really no risk....

Answer 5

Hi,

Don't worry, they don't share. Feel free to apply

Best

Answer 6

Hi,

Consulting is a small world and there are always posibilities that the information will reach your current manager / HR. However, I would not see that as a problem since it is always a fair game to find the best for your career and as long as you are not doing anyting unetichal or illegal.

Best,

Iman