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MBB recruiting timeline in Europe & Middle East

Curious about this as I don't really know much about the recruiting process. Friends in the US have told me the recruiting cycle for 2023 has ended, but I'm not sure if the same is true in Europe and the middle east. Appreciate any insight!

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on Jun 30, 2022
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Hi there, 

It's best on these topics to connect with HR specifically for the office you are targeting. This is also an opportunity to start building a relationship with them. 

Recruiting timelines differ by geography, office, role and practice, so it's very difficult to know specifically which one applies to you. 

Best,

Cristian

Udayan
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on Jun 28, 2022
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I am not sure where you got that information! See the link for McK USA below - deadline is July 7th!

 

https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/students/undergraduate-degree-candidates/other-schools

on Jun 29, 2022
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Hi there,

I am coaching right now a few candidates for MBB US and I confirm what Udayan said, deadlines for undergrad are early July (with the exception of Bain which has an earlier deadline in some offices).

In Europe it depends on the office. Some locations have deadlines, some have rolling admissions. So would be probably good if you specify the locations you are targeting.

Best,
Francesco

Ian
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on Jun 30, 2022
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

That is incorrect!

I quick google search and networking would be able to tell you the truth hear.

Please don't trust word of mouth when you can literally look dates up yourself!

Could you confirm what role you're asking for? The dates will change based on your level + recruiting channel!

Florian
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on Jun 29, 2022
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Hey there,

For McKinsey, most European offices and all Middle East offices recruit throughout the year. There are slight variations depending on specific roles though.

Cheers,

Florian

Ashwin
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edited on Jun 30, 2022
Bain Senior Manager , Deloitte Director| 200+ MBB Offers | INSEAD

You haven't specified which level,  For US, undergraduate and masters students  it is July 7th, for Europe and Middle east not defend and varies depending on the selection of target schools they hire from 

Clara
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on Jun 30, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

This not only varies region by region, as you very well point out, but also role by role. 

Which tenure are you applying to?

Cheers, 

Clara

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