Hello,

I think with 1.5 years you would be classified as an experienced hire. You no longer get the on-campus recruiting pipeline that MBA candidates access, which makes getting your foot in the door a little trickier. However, you are also a more established candidate work experience-wise, and there are usually fewer candidates in the experienced hire pools relative to the MBA pools. So there are advantages and disadvantages.

Hi there,

You have to apply as an experienced hire. It is indeed harder than the MBA where you are provided a direct channel (recruiting events, application portal etc.). A strong resume and effective networking is paramount.

Hi there, 

You're an experienced hire now. 

Some offices / firms are more lenient in how they decide to consider the status of candidates. If you're unsure and the application track makes a huge difference for you, I'd suggest you reach out to the recruiters and discuss this with them. 

Aside from this, sharing with you a guide that you can leverage to build your application strategy to ensure the best results:

• Maximising your chances of getting a consulting job during an economic downturn

Best,
Cristian

Yes at this point you’re an experienced hire. The main difference is that you can’t go through the on campus recruitment process and will need to rely on referrals to get an invite to interview.