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Offer rescinded - impact on background check? (US)

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Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 26, 2024) is from:
Hagen
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Hagen
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 gave the best answer on Mar 26, 2024
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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rescinded offer from the boutique consulting firm! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, honesty is key in such situations. It's impo ... (read entire answer)
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Background Check in the Middle East after accepting offer

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 30, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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 gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023
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In short, (you're not going to like this answer), it depends :) It depends on the firm and the office. Typically, you provide them with the information through your application.  Then they hire an external provider to d ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Intern Background Checks for MBB

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Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 20, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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 gave the best answer on Jun 20, 2023
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Hi there,  No, don't worry about this at all.  Even if they do background checks (which they rarely, almost never do), you can explain this situation if they ask you about it. As long as you didn't purposefully try to d ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey background check duration

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Most recent answer on Mar 10, 2023
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Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Udayan
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 gave the best answer on Mar 10, 2023
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
It usually takes 2 weeks but depends on whether there’s any issues to dig into or the volume of checks etc. 
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on Mar 10, 2023 on Mar 10, 2023
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Background check McKinsey - Offer withdrawal?

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Most recent answer on Mar 10, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 09, 2023) is from:
Pedro
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Pedro
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 gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2023
30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
None of the examples is of material significance. You worked in both places, I assume with the role you stated, and to be honest both are “low relevance” jobs. The “insight” one states from there is that you had work ex ... (read entire answer)
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MBB background check GPA difference

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Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 26, 2023) is from:
Andi
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Andi
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 gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2023
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Hi there, congratulations!Should not be an issue here - background checks are not an exact maths and GPA calculation methodology is often more nuanced and school-specific.  Would not worry too much about it.All the best ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 28, 2023 on Feb 28, 2023
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Hireright background check

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Most recent answer on Feb 27, 2023
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Andi
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Andi
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 gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2023
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Hi there,   Would not worry too much about it in this exact scenario. Normally, as long as the inaccuracy is limited (e.g. you state correct duration, but had a typo on the actual time frame), should not be a major issu ... (read entire answer)
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How are transcripts checked during the background check?

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Most recent answer on Feb 27, 2023
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Andi
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Andi
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 gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2023
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This depends on the firm, but as long as what you state on your CV reflects reality (e.g. you do have the degree you claim to have from the school you claim you went to with the grades you stated), there's actually noth ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 27, 2023 on Feb 27, 2023
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Background Check Europe

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Most recent answer on Nov 16, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 13, 2022) is from:
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Udayan
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 gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2022
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
They usually don't reach out to referrals unless there's no other way to verify your employment dates and position.   The purpose of the checks is  to insure you are the person you say you are and have the credentials y ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 16, 2022 on Nov 16, 2022
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Does background check include the information provided in the employment screening form?

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Most recent answer on Oct 24, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 19, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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 gave the best answer on Oct 19, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  I don't imagine this would be a problem. If they have any questions about it, be open about how you chose to round the number. Don't worry about it more than necessary.  Best, Cristian
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on Oct 24, 2022 on Oct 24, 2022
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McKinsey Background Check

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 19, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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 gave the best answer on Oct 19, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Don't worry so much about this process. Is more of a formality and as long as you were fair and accurate in your CV you have no reason to be concerned.  The people who perform the background checks can be rea ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Received Job Offer: Background Check Question -- honest mistake with GPA

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Recent activity on Oct 10, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 04, 2021) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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 gave the best answer on Jan 04, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Congrats for the offer! No worries at all, they won´t check GPAs at this detail. They would double check the school and major, but that is about it. In the unlikely case they find discrepancies, they will ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 10, 2022 on Oct 10, 2022
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Background check McKinsey - omitted info

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Most recent answer on Oct 01, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 08, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 08, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Not at all. In case they ask, just make sure that you give them the rationale for why you omitted that job.  Best of luck with the new job! Hope you'll enjoy it.  Cristian
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on Oct 01, 2022 on Oct 01, 2022
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Employment Verification for a defunct operation?

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Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 22, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Aug 22, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  I wouldn't worry about it. Just explain them the situation if they ask about it, but I doubt they will.  Best, Cristian
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Mckinsey Background check

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Most recent answer on Aug 05, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 22, 2022) is from:
Moritz
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Moritz
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 gave the best answer on Apr 22, 2022
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Hi there, I was in the same situation and know for a fact that you will not be notified if all checks out with the background check. Hence, it may or may not be over, irrespective of other communication. Solution: As su ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 05, 2022 on Aug 05, 2022
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MBB HireRight

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Most recent answer on Aug 05, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 02, 2022) is from:
Udayan
Expert
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Udayan
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 gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2022
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
I've never seen or heard of that personally. But it's really up to the office to decide. 
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on Aug 05, 2022 on Aug 05, 2022
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MBB Background Check (Title) Question

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Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 31, 2022) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jul 31, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Background checks are nothing to be worried about, as long as you haven´t lied (e.g., saying that you graduated from Uni X when you didn´t, or that you worked in Company Y 2 years instead of 6 months). Minor thin ... (read entire answer)
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Background check - entrepreneurship experience

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Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 27, 2022) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jun 27, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Background checks are nothing to be worried about, as long as you haven´t lied (e.g., saying that you graduated from Uni X when you didn´t, or that you worked in Company Y 2 years instead of 6 months). Minor thin ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 30, 2022 on Jun 30, 2022
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2 C’s on final transcript

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Most recent answer on May 09, 2022
The best answer (on May 09, 2022) is from:
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Udayan
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 09, 2022
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Nobody cares about your grades, you will be fine as long as you got the MBA.  
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on May 09, 2022 on May 09, 2022
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MBB Background Check in Germany

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Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 30, 2022) is from:
Andi
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2022
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there, here my thoughts… 1. Original high school diploma? Copy will suffice, but yes, they'll ask for it. 2. Do MBB call for verification? No, they neither have the time nor the appetite to do so across the board. Ev ... (read entire answer)
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