Hello,
I applied online on Bain's website for an associate position (although I have industry background in Oil& Gas), but received a rejection email today
Can I ask for a referral or I need to wait for the ban to be lifted? And how long is the ban in this case?
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Hi there,
As mentioned by Antonello and Ian, you cannot be referred if you have just been rejected.
The ban is usually from 12 to 24 months, depending on the office and position.
You can find more on referrals here:
https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hey-everyonehope-all-is-well-3176
Hope this helps,
Francesco
Hi there,
Sorry to hear. You will likely have to wait between 12 and 24 months before applying again (depends on the office/situation).
In the future, do as much as you can to network and get put in touch with HR/referred to maximize your odds!
Hi, I confirm that you should wait at least 12 months to apply again. Then a referral would be great to accelerate the process and maximize the chances to get an invitation
Best,
Antonello
Hey there,
Unfortunately, this means you cannot re-apply right away.
You can shorten the time to re-apply in 2 ways:
All the best!
Florian
