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Anonymous A

on Jun 03, 2020

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Do the MBB use ATS when screening CVs?

Hi, I receive conflicting information. Do the MBBs use ATS to screen the CVs for Associate/Junion Consultant roles or no? Thanks

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Vlad

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edited on Jun 03, 2020

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

Nope, MBBs are doing it manually. However, how does it make a difference for you? HR is looking for exactly the same keywords and the ATS

Best

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Anonymous A

on Jun 04, 2020

knowing that adds another layer of stress

Ian

Coach

on Jun 04, 2020

Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

that's a problem! If this stresses you out, you're not ready for consulting....genuinely! Figure out what matters...don't stress about that which you cannot control.

Clara

Coach

on Jun 03, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Sorry, not sure if I got this correctly.

Do you mean like automated tools, to scrap the market?

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Anonymous A

on Jun 03, 2020

I am referring to the applicant tracking system, where the software screens the CV to determine keywords, leadership, achievements, networking, clarity etc :D

Emily

Coach

on Jun 04, 2020

9 years in MBB Southeast Asia & China| 8 years as MBB interviewer | Free intro call

Hi,

As far as I know for BCG, nope ATS is not used.

HR would do some initial light screening but mostly the screening happens in the hands of consultants who are on the extended recruiting team.

Best

Emily

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Anonymous A

on Jun 04, 2020

I was rejected for one networking event based on my CV screening. If I rewrite the CV in an appropriate way, will it be read and judged objectivelly this time or there will be a bias from a previous sloppy CV.

Emily

Coach

on Jun 05, 2020

9 years in MBB Southeast Asia & China| 8 years as MBB interviewer | Free intro call

I don't think people would remember your previous CV, given the amount of CV they screen on top of all the project work they are busy with.

Deleted user

on Jun 04, 2020

Hi,

No. But agree with other experts that HR does the same thing

Best,

André

Ian

Coach

on Jun 04, 2020

Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi,

Not as far as I know.

However, ignore this question and any others for which you cannot control the result. Focus your efforts on things you can change (i.e. networking, improving your CV, case practice, etc.)