Hi there,

Sorry to hear about the rejections. Please remember that no matter how good your profile is, it's all probabilities.

It's extremely normally to get rejected from  Mck/BCG even with an excellent profile.

I think you can probably re-apply, however, make sure you network before doing so. This is the perfect excuse for getting a networking call and reaching out to people…saying something like “I would love to understand if it's possible to apply in 2 months given x situation”.

Also, remember MBB is not the end-all-be-all. Given your profile, I think you have great odds for your next round of applications there. But also remember you can still be incredibly happy (and often happier) in the thousands upon thousands of other companies that exist!

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Hi there,

First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejections!

I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:

• In general, you have to wait the ban period before reapplying which is usually around 12-18 months. I would advise you to reach out to the recruiting team for more information on specific policy at the moment.
• Moreover, it's important to note that there seems to be a slowdown in recruiting among most strategy consulting companies. Although this might not be the case for your specific office, it's still worth mentioning.
• Nevertheless, some or all aspects of your application may not have been strong enough to secure an interview. In such a scenario, seeking the help of a coach to review your application could be beneficial in avoiding the same situation with future applications.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to address your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there, 

Sorry to hear the applications didn't work out. The reality is that it's a rather difficult period at the moment and companies have grown increasingly tough about who they invite for interviews.

From my point of view this will justify re-application. Just make sure you do a great job of preparing your application documents so they stand out. Get some coaching support on this to make sure they are stellar. 

Best,

Cristian

Hi,

sorry to hear about your rejections. The ban period is usually 12-18 months. If you intend to apply in 10-11 months, you should try to get a referral and also let the person referring you know about your situation of having gotten rejected before. It's better you be upfront than them finding it out anyway.

If you are just trying to push it otherwise, you take a chance of actually getting black-listed at the worst, but in all likelihood being ignored.

Good luck

Hi there,

Sorry to hear!

You are likely affected by the hiring freeze that many McK and BCG offices are now having globally.

I would definitely go the route that others have proposed.

1. Continue building your resume and improve on 2/4 metrics (academia, prof. experience, time spent abroad, extracurriculars).
2. Network and score referrals where you are open and transparent about the situation.

All the best for the future!

Florian