Hello all,
What is the importance of office in weight of referral? If I am referred for a MBB office in Europe from a partner in the Middle East or Africa, will it carry less weight than a referral from a European office?
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Hi there,
a referral from your target office would be ideal, however it doesn't mean that the global office loses its value. It's still a referral and increases your chances to get invited to the interview.
Good luck!
Cheers,
GB
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Hi,
- For McKinsey, BCG, the referral can be global
- Bain requires a local referral in many offices
A local partner is the best one since it almost guarantees an interview, however, even the global one is more than enough
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Hi there,
Geographically there isn't weight placed (i.e. x location viewed better). That said, you do want to aim for referrals in the same country/region in order to increase your chances. However, a referral is a referral and will always improve your odds!
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Hi there,
The short answer is that a referral from a local office is better, however referrals from other offices work as well. I was referred by a US Partner at BCG Italy and it worked ;)
Best,
Francesco
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Hey there,
I second Francesco. I was referred by a Hong Kong EM (project manager) for the McKinsey Vienna Office and the referral carried enough weight to bypass the normal screening process. I got my interview invitation 2 days later.
Cheers,
Florian
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Yes, it does carry less weight. A referral from the office you're applying to is always best.
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Generally: Local is the way to go.
McK BCG global referrals work well too, Bain not so much!
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Hi,
Put simply, local works best. Being referred by someone from another office is still great!
Good luck,
Antonello
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Hello!
In short, nothing to worry at all.
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
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