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Question about Recruitment Eligibility - Sabrina Elouardi, 2y PL Member

FallRecruitment

Most recent answer on Jul 16, 2021

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gave the best answer on Jul 15, 2021

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

Hi there, I think you should 100% give this a shot! 2020 was a terrible year but business right now is booming. I'd be surprised if at least some of the offices didn't let you re-apply this time around. In re-applyi ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 16, 2021 on Jul 16, 2021
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Undergrad Planning On Going After Full Time MBB Roles But Confused About When To Apply

campus recruiting FallRecruitment MBB recruitment test

Most recent answer on Jun 01, 2021

Anonymous A asked on May 30, 2021

From my understanding, the recruiting process starts in the Fall with applications due in August/September. However, there are also July deadlines for undergrads seeking full-time consulting roles at least for McKinsey ... (read entire question)

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on Jun 01, 2021 on Jun 01, 2021
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Withdraw application to apply to another office?

business analyst FallRecruitment McKinsey

Most recent answer on Oct 22, 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 Oct 19, 2020

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

Hi there, I agree with Henning, I would ask if you can resubmit the application and apply to a different office!

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on Oct 22, 2020 on Oct 22, 2020
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McKinsey Global Connect

FallRecruitment

Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! This is something new that did not exist in my times, I am getting old :/. https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/global-connect/connect.aspx As you can see in the page, it´s indeed a recruiting thing, like many ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 01, 2020 on Sep 01, 2020
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Is experienced hire flexible about industry background?

consulting Experienced Hire FallRecruitment

Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2020

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gave the best answer on Apr 14, 2020

McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous, Honestly speaking I see chances for an experienced hire without industry background rather small. However, it mainly depends on the search profile of the specific company - you can be both experience in ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 30, 2020 on Apr 30, 2020
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Can you recruit for class of 2020 recruitment cycle if you were in class of 2019?

FallRecruitment recruiting season

Recent activity on Jun 06, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 06, 2019

Hi there, Based on the assumption that you are an MBA student graduating in 2019 and you want to recruit together with 2020 graduates around September to December this year, I would say "no" because you will be graduat ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 06, 2019 on Jun 06, 2019
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Interview timeline for MBB/UK grads - Scheduling surgery!

BCG FallRecruitment interviewtimeline McKinsey surgery UK

Recent activity on Sep 18, 2018

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gave the best answer on Sep 18, 2018

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

Hi Anonymous, as mentioned by others I would suggest applying now: You can always delay the process given you have a relevant medical event scheduled It is generally better to apply in advance in order to avoid ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 18, 2018 on Sep 18, 2018
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