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I applied to senior associate role with PL referral in October 2024 and today the status of my application turned out to be not selected, i have not received any email or online assessment since I applied 

what should i do now? can i apply again or when to apply

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on Mar 19, 2025
Ex-BCG Principal & Senior Recruiter in Germany | 300+ real recruiting interviews at BCG | Free 15min intro call

Hi there, 

sorry to hear that it did not work out during this round of application. I would reach out to your referral and ask him or her to clarify internally and get back to you. That might get you some details on what you need to improve. You can reapply in 2025 but will likely need some further experience to make it work that time. 

Best, 
Sebastian

Mariana
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on Mar 19, 2025
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Hello there,

First of all, I am sorry for this situation, I know how we create expectations and how much of humility the consulting recruitment process requires. 

Moving forward, the hard rule is to wait for one year before applying, but I have had colleagues that only waited for 6 months and were successfully included in the recruitment process again.

Your CV was probably the issue, either you really don’t have the experience needed, or you haven’t crafted it in the proper way (I would bet on the latest based on my experience).

 I can support you with that, one of my services is to help candidates build strong CVs in the correct format for this industry. That makes a big difference in the screening result. Send me your CV per DM and I can evaluate if that was the case in the first place (free of charge).

Best,

Mari

Emily
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on Mar 19, 2025
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Hi there, 

Sorry to hear that. 

Probably you can ask the PL who referred you to check with the recruiting team and see if them can give some pointers on where you could improve further. Given you haven't received any online assessment, it might be something about the resume... 

Best,

Emily

on Mar 20, 2025
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Sorry to hear about the rejection. Regarding your question:

Q: What should i do now? can i apply again or when to apply

Given you have been referred, I would recommend asking the PL to check internally.

Regarding when to apply, the standard ban starts from 12 months. The person referring you might let you know if that’s indeed  the case. In some specific circumstances, they might allow you to apply earlier (the minimum I heard has been 6 months).

Good luck!

Francesco

Hagen
Coach
on Mar 20, 2025
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience

Hi there,

First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejection from BCG!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation:

  • First of all, I would advise you to try and get feedback from your referral or the recruiter if possible; even though official feedback is usually not given this early in the process, referrals can sometimes give you some informal insights.
  • Moreover, I would highly advise you to clarify with the recruiter how long you'll have to wait before you can reapply, even if the usual ban period is 12-18 months.

You can find more on this topic here: How to deal with a rejection from a consulting company.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

David
Coach
on Mar 19, 2025
xBCG Dubai Partner | 300+ Interviews incl. Final Round | Booth MBA | 15 years Consulting Exp.| Free 15 min Intro Call

Hello,

Sorry to hear, I understand how disappointing this can be. You can reapply to BCG ME in October 2025. Since you haven’t received any email or assessment, it may be worth reaching out to the recruiter or your PL referral for any feedback or clarification. In the meantime, consider strengthening your profile by gaining relevant experience, refining your application, and networking within BCG.

Alessa
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on Mar 25, 2025
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Hey there 😊,

Sorry to hear that—it can definitely feel frustrating, especially with a Project Leader referral behind you. But this kind of silent rejection (no email or assessment invite) unfortunately happens quite often at BCG ME, especially when there's a slow hiring cycle.

💡 What likely happened

Your application was screened out at the CV stage despite the referral. This can be due to timing, high competition, or just alignment with role requirements—not necessarily a reflection of your capability!

🔁 What can you do now?

– Wait at least 6 months before reapplying (standard at BCG) unless you make a significant change in role/experience
– Ask your PL referrer if they can give informal feedback (sometimes they can see internal notes)
– Use the time to strengthen your profile—strategy project exposure, certifications, or role at a Tier 2 firm
– Target another regional office if you’re flexible (e.g., Dubai, Riyadh, Doha)

Let me know if you want to strategize your next application or prep your CV—I’d be happy to help 😊

Best,
Alessa 😇

Florian
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on Mar 20, 2025
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Hi there,

Unfortunately, there is not much you can do now. If the application was not selected, you are automatically banned from re-applying for at least 12 months.

I'd try and apply with other firms in the region.

All the best,

Florian

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