Networking for Reapplication after Final-Round Rejection from McKinsey

It is theoretically possible to re-apply before 12 months but your odds of making it are exceptionally low. The only way the odds would change is if the hiring scenario looked like early 2021 when MBB was desperately hiring people for roles as they were severely understaffed. This is no longer the case and in fact hiring is likely to slow down quite a bit this year. 

In short - accept your current role (it sounds pretty good), focus on doing well here so you have many accomplishments you can talk about and in 2 years if you feel that you still want to re-apply go ahead and give it another shot. You will have much better odds of succeeding this way.

Best,

Udayan

Hi there,

Q: Do I need to tell them about my past rejection?

If your goal is that they refer you for the new application, yes, you have to mention it.

Why?

Because they will most likely find it out anyway, and it would not look good. So better to be transparent. You can mention though you have been told to apply in advance so far that you can show improvements.

In any case, 3 months is unlikely to show relevant improvements, so I would recommend to wait a bit more.

Best,

Francesco

You don't need to TELL them about your past rejection. But you should wait at least 6 months in your new job so you get relevant additional experience, and be closer to the 12 month period.

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Hi there,

Do you have additional experience?

If you don't, you shouldn't apply again. 

3 months is a very very short time period. If I were you, I would double check with the Partner and ask if you can re-apply give that you have finished your MBA.