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Duration to re-apply BCG & should I attend recruitment session?

I have interviewed with BCG till last round in March this year. I am planning to re-apply next year in December. Is this an ideal duration to apply?

Also, BCG is holding an online recruitment event. Would there be any concern if I attend the event, as I will need to register vie portal and people from the office will know I registered? I was thinking since I was rejected just few months ago, would it be weird if I attended the event in such a short time? Thank you in adavnce.

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on Nov 30, 2020
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Hi there,

The ban for full-time is usually 18-24 months. For internships is usually 12 months. If you don’t know the exact time and was a full-time application, the best thing is to find a referral, explain you applied before and have them to check if you can apply already next December.

I agree with Anon B that you can attend the event if it is open to everyone and a generic one. I would not attend if is application-based with some kind of selection.

Best,

Francesco

Gaurav
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on Nov 29, 2020
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Hi there!

The duration is usually 1-2 years, so next December would be ideal in case you prepare properly. I don't recommend you to visit the event since you are definitely in their database and that could be weird, really.

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GB

Udayan
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on Nov 29, 2020
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

There is no point rushing the process. You will not be tricking the system by doing so. The 2 year limit is there to allow you sufficient time to accomplish new things and re-apply as a stronger candidate. If you have achieved significant professional success since the last application then it is ok to re-apply, if not you are setting yourself up for rejection.

Anonymous B
on Nov 30, 2020

Do you have to apply for the event, or is this open for everybody?

If the former, they will reject you, as they will see in the system that you already interviewed with them.

If the latter: yes, why not attend the event? It's a great chance to network and maybe learn more things about BCG you did not know even when you interviewed. Though I would let HR know, just in case the event has limited spots and they are distributed on a first come first serve basis.

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on Dec 01, 2020
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, th ban takes usually 12-24 months. I recommend asking HR without worrying about bothering them. They are there to help

Best,
Anto

Vlad
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on Nov 30, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

First will depend on how long is the ban. You can check with HR

There is absolutely no issue with attending the events

Best

Clara
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on Dec 01, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

You are good!

Furthermore, I would 100% advise to attend the event. No downside at all

Hope it helps!

Best,

Clara

Ian
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on Dec 01, 2020
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

In general, you do indeed have to wait. The wait is 12-24 months depending on the firm/country. However, it doesn't hurt to ask - check with HR/recruiters and specifically ask them.

 In terms of the online event, go ahead! There's not problem in attending this.

How do you improve your screening chances next time?

1) Gain experience (internships, bootcamps, classes, stratups, extracirriculars, etc).

2) Network - speak to multiple people across offices and aim to get a referral

3) Review your resume - make sure your formatting is sharp/consistent, key words/experiences pop, and your experience bullets are properly written.

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on Dec 24, 2020
Experienced strategy consultant

Hi,

The blackout period is usually 12-24 months depends on office. So just be sure which blackout period apply for you.

A recruitment event usually will involve CV screening so not sure if you will pass this stage. However, I don't see the downside of trying.

Best,
Iman

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