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?
Thanks!
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
Hi,
A local partner is the best one since it almost guarantees an interview, however, even the global one is more than enough
Best
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!
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
Hi,
Put simply, local works best. Being referred by someone from another office is still great!
Good luck,
Antonello
Hello!
In short, nothing to worry at all.
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
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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