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McKinsey Consulting Analyst Recruitment Timeframe

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Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 07, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2024
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Hi there, 1) What is the common timeframe for the entire recruitment process of consulting analyst role in McKinsey? The entire recruiting process usually takes a few months and the starting date is usually within a few ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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BCG Response Time

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Most recent answer on Mar 06, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 05, 2024) is from:
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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gave the best answer on Mar 05, 2024
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Hi, sorry to hear about the long wait time. In my opinion that is one of the hardest parts of the interview process. In general I would say only a rejection is a rejection. There are many moving parts to an interview pr ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 06, 2024 on Mar 06, 2024
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Failed aptitude test but have upcoming partner meeting

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Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi Steph! I like your resilience and problem-solving ability.  In short, you should use these calls to better understand what it takes to be successful during the recruitment process. It's also important to have a perso ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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BCG Rejection after passing the case - 1st round

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Most recent answer on Feb 02, 2024
Anonymous A gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2024
Hi Chenchen,   Literally the same has happened to me as well, but differently, I did not hear anything back from the recruiter. Just out of cur, how did it resolved for you? 
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on Feb 02, 2024 on Feb 02, 2024
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Reapplying after 1st round of MBB interviews

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Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 28, 2023) is from:
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2023
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, of course your suitable entry level at a consulting firm will be dependent on your prior experience. With close to 4 years of industry experience, you would no longer be considered for an entry-level consultan ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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BCG Final Round Decision Process

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Question edited on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 01, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on passing all interview rounds with BCG! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Typically, aft ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Rejection After Final Round Interviews BCG

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 24, 2020) is from:
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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gave the best answer on Nov 24, 2020
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
ah thats so close! Frustrating I can imagine and sorry to hear this. But every rejection gets you closer to success. Stronger application next time, more practice and becoming sharper in solving cases is the only way ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Strategy& ME screening rejection

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Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 23, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 23, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Sorry to hear about the rejection. In terms of your questions: 1) What does it mean, the polite rejection or smth like freeze of hiring. As wording is slightly ambiguous. It actually seems like a standard reje ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 08, 2023 on Oct 08, 2023
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I got rejected after the first round of McKinsey interview. My only career plan was to work at McKinsey. What can I do?

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 01, 2018) is from:
Guennael
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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Guennael
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gave the best answer on Dec 01, 2018
Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
First, sorry about the rejection. It happens to many tens of thousands 9f extremely smart and qualified applicants, many of whom go on to have fantastic careers and lives anyway... but it hurts still at the time, defini ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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No offer after final McKinsey interview - what now?

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Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 02, 2023) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Sep 02, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First of all, while it might sound like small consolation, congratulations on making it to the final round! Seriously. If you made it that far, it means you can make it all the way. You have what it takes, but ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 02, 2023 on Sep 02, 2023
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rejection after 5 interview rounds due to hiring strategy change

ATKearney rejection
Most recent answer on Jul 25, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 25, 2023) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Jul 25, 2023
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your experience, this sounds incredibly frustrating. I would guess that you performed very well and they did really like you, but hiring has slowed down a bit and/or they had several stron ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 25, 2023 on Jul 25, 2023
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Let's talk about rejections!

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Most recent answer on Jun 05, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 04, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jun 04, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hey there, First of all, I love your mindset. It means absolutely nothing that you got rejected because you're approaching it in the right spirit.  Success in life is usually the tip of the iceberg. Rejections are the e ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 05, 2023 on Jun 05, 2023
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MBB ban period

MBB rejection
Most recent answer on Jun 01, 2023
The best answer (on May 31, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 31, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Basically, if you have a 1-year ban, then this applies to any role within the firm.  My recommendation would be to apply to other firms and apply much broader. You can follow the steps in the guide below to a ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 01, 2023 on Jun 01, 2023
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Bain Rejection pre assessment

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Most recent answer on May 07, 2023
The best answer (on May 06, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 06, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  I don't see what you could lose from applying. Worst case scenario, they reject you then and tell you about the cool down period. Best case scenario, you go ahead and get the offer.  That aside, I do think it ... (read entire answer)
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on May 07, 2023 on May 07, 2023
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McK Rejection

McKinsey rejection
Most recent answer on May 05, 2023
The best answer (on May 04, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 04, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Yes, it's a sort of typical email.  And yes, they do keep your profile, but usually they have so many applications for new roles that they only rarely reach within their existing database.  Sorry to hear it d ... (read entire answer)
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on May 05, 2023 on May 05, 2023
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Rejected for lack of experience

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Most recent answer on Apr 27, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Sorry to hear about the rejection. In terms of your question: Q: Rejected for lack of experience. My question is, has anyone been through a similar experience?  They could have shared the real reason or not – ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 27, 2023 on Apr 27, 2023
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Email rejection CV stage 1st office choice

MBB office preferences rejection
Most recent answer on Mar 20, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 17, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there, Sorry to hear this didn't work out.  They keep on changing the process about forwarding your application to the secondary preferences, but most likely you've now been rejected by all of them. That would practi ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 20, 2023 on Mar 20, 2023
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Got Rejected from Mckinsey and Bain !

BCG McKinsey and Bain rejection
Most recent answer on Jan 29, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 24, 2023) is from:
Victoria Christine
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1st&2nd session 33% off|Incoming BCG Consultant ME|President of the Consulting Club|Esade MBA|Offers from McKinsey & BCG
Victoria Christine
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gave the best answer on Jan 24, 2023
1st&2nd session 33% off|Incoming BCG Consultant ME|President of the Consulting Club|Esade MBA|Offers from McKinsey & BCG
Hello! Your CV and CL are most probably good, having in mind that they invited you to the first round of tests. The reasons why you were rejected might be the following (I will focus on the McKinsey game because this is ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 29, 2023 on Jan 29, 2023
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Time Duration for Reapply

Bain rejection
Most recent answer on Jan 28, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 26, 2023) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2023
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, sorry to hear about the rejection notice. You'll have to wait 12-18 months before re-applying makes any sense. During that time, you'll have to make sure to add further relevant credentials to your CV. Based o ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 28, 2023 on Jan 28, 2023
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DACH: Rejection at screening stage in 2 of 3 MBBs. Chances for reapplication?

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Most recent answer on Jan 07, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 06, 2023) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 06, 2023
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi Max, Sorry to hear! To be frank, I believe it is mostly due to D (without having seen your resume in detail. Send me a DM if you want to have a quick CV check).  McKinsey loves to hire doctors and I have worked along ... (read entire answer)
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