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Do I need to stay as a student post offer?

APD APD recruiting Application application process McKinsey

Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

No, they won't. And if they ask, you can be very transparent about it. Them inviting you to this programme is based on your experience until now, not what you do until the programme starts. So don't worry about it. ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 05, 2024 on Apr 05, 2024
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How effective is a referral for getting an interview at MBB?

APD recruiting MBB Referral program at MBB

Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

gave the best answer on Apr 03, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there Referrals help. That's certain. And it's amazing that you have friends at AP level who could provide them. And yes, you could still get snubbed because the market is significantly worse than a few years ago. ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 05, 2024 on Apr 05, 2024
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Is McKinsey hiring MDs through full-time this year?

advanced degree APD APD recruiting McKinsey McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Jul 03, 2023

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

gave the best answer on Jul 01, 2023

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

It is highly possible MDs are reviewed separately - usually by other MDs in the firm. Given that no MDs have heard back I think they are probably not done reviewing yet.

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on Jul 03, 2023 on Jul 03, 2023
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McKinsey Referral Question

APD recruiting MBB McKinsey McKinsey & Company Multiple Referral recruiting Referral

Most recent answer on Jun 07, 2023

300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks

gave the best answer on Jun 05, 2023

300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks

Referrals at McKinsey, as with most firms, can be a powerful way to get your application noticed, and it's great that you have two! The process might differ slightly based on the region, but here's a general approach to ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 07, 2023 on Jun 07, 2023
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MBB recruiting with COVID

and Bain APD recruiting BCG Consulting Resume Coronavirus covid19 McKinsey

Most recent answer on Nov 25, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 01, 2020

The recruitment is on hold in the countries with strict lockdowns or the ones badly affected by the virus. However, recruiting continues for other offices with some noticeable changes in the process such as Majorit ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 25, 2020 on Nov 25, 2020
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Should I apply for McKinsey's Generalist Associate or a Specialist Fellow role?

APD APD recruiting associate fellow McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jul 10, 2020

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Jul 02, 2020

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

You've listed all the pros and cons. You've thought about this endlessly. You've pretty much covered it all. There's only one thing I can add.... Can you please do the following things? One by one. In order. And ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 10, 2020 on Jul 10, 2020
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PhD with 2 years of Pharmaceutical Industry experience - consulting opportunities

APD recruiting Experienced Hire

Most recent answer on Oct 07, 2019

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

gave the best answer on Oct 07, 2019

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi Anonymous, your background is definitely interesting for consulting, in particular so far that you are coming from a target school. In order to increase the likelihood to be invited for interviews I would recommend ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 07, 2019 on Oct 07, 2019
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McK PST for APD candidates?

APD recruiting McKinsey PST PhDtoConsulting

Most recent answer on Aug 16, 2019

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2019

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi Alex, it depends on the region and also on the application. For example, Germany does not use the PST anymore at all. I believe the same is true for the US. In other regions it still persists, but only for graduate ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 16, 2019 on Aug 16, 2019
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McKinsey London In-person case coaching

APD recruiting Interview McKinsey McKinsey McKinsey & Company

Recent activity on Nov 15, 2018

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

gave the best answer on Nov 15, 2018

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

If you mean the help provided prior to your interview then don't stress about it too much. The purpose of the buddy system is to help you prepare and give you honest feedback. Your performance in this session in no way ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 15, 2018 on Nov 15, 2018
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