So you're applying from around the world from a non-primary/non-valued market from a US perspective, and with non-valued/non-target/minimally relevant work experience, and trying to get into the three TOP consultancies in the world?

God speed :)

Please remember that you and a million other people want MBB. And you and a million other people want the US.

You need to:

1. Cast the net wide(er) - 40+ firms
2. Apply where it makes sense - where you have working rights, where you have lived/worked/studied and speak the language
3. Network a ton

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Hi there, 

in addition to what was already commented on, I would recommend for you to consider:

• applying to more Tier 2 consulting firms so that you have an overall higher number of applications in the game - especially in the current economic environment
• try to secure an internal referral for each firm you are applying to - especially since you might not come from a target school and don't have the desired GPA. A referral would increase your chances to make it to the interview round if you can impress a consultant/manager/partner with your relevant work experience for example
• make sure you prepare enough for the online test format (there are various resources on the internet for the various tests individual firms use)

Good luck

Sorry to hear your application didn't go through. 

The CV is not in bad shape, though it's a 7 or 8 out of 10 from where it could be. In the sense that if you emphasised the right things and changed formatting and the overall focus of the story, you could get more out of it.

Aside from the CV, there are several other things to consider:

1. The Cover Letter. Most companies these days don't make it mandatory to submit one, but if you can write a good one that helps a lot

2. Referrals. These are critical, especially in the current market.

Sharing a few resources below to help you with the application strategy and also with getting referrals:

• Expert Guide: How To Handle Networking Calls and Get Referrals
• Expert Guide: How To Get Referrals Via LinkedIn?
• Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

Sorry to hear about the rejections!

I agree with the sentiment of others here. 

It is likely a combination of the current market slowdown and the fact that, in the Middle East, you compete with US-based applicants with Ivey League backgrounds and European-based applicants with Oxbridge, etc. backgrounds.

The market has become increasingly competitive.

All the best,

Florian