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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023

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Hi Chaithra, This is one big reason we network before applying! If someone referred you or you have a touchpoint at the firm, definitely leverage that. If not, you can try calling them. Also remember that if they want t ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, It's not impossible to be considered without a referral, but it certainly helps. You have a very attractive profile and the fact that you lived and studied in the US is an asset, not a liability. The reason ... (read entire answer)

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BCG ban period

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

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Hi there! Ban usually starts from when you were rejected, but it's not set in stone. If you feel ready and you feel like you progressed since the last round, by all means reach out to HR and ask that you apply again. T ... (read entire answer)

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Hi, Like others have mentioned, this really would depend on various factors. I'll add some colour based on my own experience and what worked for me. As an undergraduate, i did not have subheadings because I had multiple ... (read entire answer)

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Hello, Feel free to reach out to HR to clarify this, but my understanding is also that internships are not part of the 2-year ban (many people who get rejected from an internship position go through recruiting the follo ... (read entire answer)

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Applicant Records, Personal Data, and Data Protection Laws: Can Personal Data be Retained without Consent?

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Hi, How do consulting companies justify keeping a candidate's application and personal details on file when the candidate has often not provided his/her personal consent during the application process? Additionally, ... (read entire question)

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How long do MBB fims keep job applications on file? And they cross reference current applications with previous applications?

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Hi Anonymous, you can definitely apply ex-novo for BCG – they may still have your previous application registered but they will not consider it as a direct reference, given the time difference. As for the applicatio ... (read entire answer)

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