Can you please provide ban period after which one can reapply again for the following MBB stages:
a. CV screening? 6 months?
b. Imbellus Game/ BCG caseboot?
c. Stages of case interview? 1 or 2 years?
d. is this automatic. Can one know without HR?
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Hi,
you typically get a ban of 12-18 months after rejection, irrespective of the exact stage in the recruiting process where the rejection occurs. The timeframe is one year or more to give the candidates the chance to show significant development or “growth” compared to when they didn't pass the recruiting process. In order to add relevant stages to the CV, one requires some time for it to be actually feasible and impactful. Hence the indicated timing.
If the timeframe was not explicitly communicated to you, I would contact the recruiters after 12 months of the initial rejection to confirm whether you are cleared to apply again.
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Hi there,
Q: Can you please provide ban period after which one can reapply again for the following MBB stages.
The ban is usually 12-18 months, regardless of the stage. Sometimes they might suggest a different period of time. The situations where I saw that happening are the following:
- Hiring freeze of the company. I know that in the past, in some countries, McKinsey stopped the hiring process and recommended applying again after 6 months.
- Good performance in a final round, close to the bar. Also in this case, sometimes they recommend applying after 6 months.
If they have not indicated the exact period and would like clarification, you can either reach out to HR or ask the person who referred you when they would recommend applying again / if they can check with HR.
Good luck!
Francesco
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Hi there,
The ban is usually 12 to 24 months, regardless of the stage of the application you have been rejected.
In order to shorten it AND make it more likely to be invited again you need to
- demonstrate significant progress on your resume in 2 out of 4 areas (education, work experience, extracurriculars, time spent abroad)
- get a referral to push your resume during screening.
All the best,
Florian
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