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Question about McKinsey application

Application application process McKinsey Online Application Referral

Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023

Francesco

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Hi Aaron, 1) Are there any automatic filters that would filter out my application? Not sure if your specific office has filters in place. However, the answer doesn’t really matter as you cannot do anything about it in a ... (read entire answer)

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Bain Application with low undergrad GPA and High Masters GPA

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Most recent answer on Dec 29, 2021

Deniz

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gave the best answer on Aug 27, 2019

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Hi, Since you showed an improvement in your GPA in your masters, there is a chance that they may not weigh high importance on your undergraduate GPA. You just need to wait and see. Regards, Deniz

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BCG Online Application

BCG CV screening Online Application

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Hi there, 1) Who all indivduals can apply / are eligible for such positions You should find it in the description of the job position. 2) How effective are these online applications made through the Firm's websites ? ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting Application

MBA Application Advice Online Application

Most recent answer on Nov 14, 2021

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2021

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Hi there, The email you use doesn’t really have an impact unless you use a personal one that is clearly unprofessional (name.last or minor variations of that are the best choice). Possibly a screening software may be ab ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Full-time | Forgot to add internships in online application

BCG Online Application

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Hello, I agree with Calvin - this is definitely not the end of the world, and it's good that you realized the issue quickly. Send an email to HR and explain the situation, and I'm sure they can help you add your interns ... (read entire answer)

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How long does it take for KPMG Dubai to respond to an online application?

dubai KPMG Online Application

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Hi there, Adi has application response time and final interview response time mixed up. In terms of physically applying, you should expect to hear back as early as a week after your application, or as late as severa ... (read entire answer)

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Does the 1-2 year restriction ban for MBB apply if you get auto-rejected before any test/interview offer?

Online Application

Most recent answer on Oct 29, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 30, 2020

Dear A, I won't hurt you, but you have to wait over ban period before you next application. Best, André

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Apply for MBB office of another country after rejection in the US?

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Hi, I confirm that unfortunately, the blacklist is worldwide Best, Antonello

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If siblings apply for the same role at around the same time does it inadvertently effect the application of the other?

Application application process Online Application

Most recent answer on May 02, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2020

Hi there, If you don't mention it, the companies would not necessarily know that you are from the same family? Plus, if you have a few more years experience than your brother, wouldn't you actually apply a higher leve ... (read entire answer)

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The longer you have to wait for an outcome on a consulting application the less likely you are to get an interview?

Application Online Application

Most recent answer on May 01, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2020

There are a lot of factor that can cause this: There are other better candidates Recruitment Team is overloaded with number of applicants and ot enough interviewer Other channel takes priority (e.g. campuss recr ... (read entire answer)

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How best to find application dates for each office of each consulting firm?

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Hi Anonymous, since deadlines depend on the country, if you can’t find them online I would recommend to contact HR via email. If they don’t respond promptly, you can call directly the office and ask to talk to HR. B ... (read entire answer)

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Do MBB and tier 2 consulting firms do on campus recruiting/applications at UK univeristies?

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Most recent answer on Aug 21, 2019

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gave the best answer on Aug 21, 2019

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Hi, Consulting companies typically attend the careers fair, organize company presentations, coffee chats, etc on campuses of select universities in the UK. Some companies even conduct their tests (e.g. PST), first-rou ... (read entire answer)

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Salary Expectation required on German applications

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Recent activity on Jan 09, 2019

Sidi

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Sidi

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gave the best answer on Jan 09, 2019

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

Hi Anonymous, it is not true that you need to put your salary expectations on every application in Germany. It is common practice in most industry corporations, but NOT with large strategy consulting firms. Speaking f ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 09, 2019 on Jan 09, 2019
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Online Application Forms: The "Other" field

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 01, 2018

Hey there, Interesting question. Most consultancies won't ask this information, but if you are, I can see a couple ways you could fill it out: Any specific information about scheduling interviews: For example, if ... (read entire answer)

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