Hi,

Congratulations on the interviews with Bain and McK! Other coaches on here have great ideas on how you could potentially leverage your network to get another interview. My personal view is that it is not worth it. It will be a lot of effort to get the interview scheduled in the timeframe you need given that you are already interviewing with two great firms! It is a much better use of your time and energy to focus on acing those interviews vs trying to get the BCG one.

Best,

Udayan

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Hi there,

The context sounds quite strange. Usually if they don't think you fit the role but you're a good fit for the firm then they reach out to you to align regarding the position. Perhaps something slipped through. 

Nevertheless, I would reach out directly to the recruiter to explain the situation, say that you would be eager to apply again and it was a mistake on your part in terms of understanding the expectation from the role. It might work out. Usually there are some freezes in place for failed MBB applications, but they can be flexible on these rules if you have a good reason. 

Best of luck and keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Hi!

I recommend checking directly with HR regarding the causes the led to your rejection, the position you can apply for, and whether you can re-apply after 6 months.

Good luck,

Anto

Hi there,

Yes, there's really no harm in giving it a shot! That said, be more strategic this time around. Network aggressively to try to get a referral and/or get put in touch with HR. Do so with the “excuse” of having previously applied to the wrong role.

Good luck!

• You should first network and find a referee. Make your position about the previous attempt very clear to the referee.
• Check with BCG HR/recruiter (either directly or through the referee) to see if you can reapply.
• Have your referee assess if you would be eligible for Consultant position and if applying for PL position was actually the deal-breaker. It is possible there might be something in the CV that might need tweaking specifically for BCG. You've made it into the Mck and Bain processes so shouldn't be terribly wrong.
• Once you receive a green-light from HR and/or referee - you should proceed with the application
• Oh and also - be fully prepared for case interviews before you apply. You don't want to end up scrambling for prepping at the last moment.