McKinsey Rejection Email

Question

Hi All,

I received this rejection email from McKinsey today after completing the solve test last week, and while I am not holding my breath about them ever reaching out, I was just curious as to whether it’s a standard rejection email or if I should take some positivity from it? I cannot find any examples of people being rejected with the same email online:

“After careful consideration of your application, we have concluded that we cannot proceed with your candidacy at this time. We will certainly be in touch should the right opportunity come up.”

Thanks all,

D

Answer 1

The email follows somewhat the standard rejection format, I wouldn't expect from them to reach out. There are way to many applicants at Mckinsey.

Don't be discouraged; instead, consider applying to other consulting firms and exploring additional opportunities in your job search journey.

If you need help in applying please feel free to reach out to me.

Answer 2

If this is right after the Solve - then it is likely due to performance in the Solve. Sure the email is a bit canned - but you can't expect personalized responses in most cases because of the application volume. If you were in the later stage of the process the rejection emails can get a bit more personalized - or at least they give you feedback.

In this case - best to reach out to the HR/recruiter and ask for any specific areas of improvement you can target - and when can you reapply next at the earliest.

Answer 3

It's standard. Sorry.

Yes, they do keep a database of candidates, and occasionally, they will email them when new positions open up.

But you were not singled out in that sense for a specific opportunity that they keep you in mind for.

Keep going, though! And make sure that you have a proper application strategy that distributes your risk.

You might find this useful:

Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy

Best,
Cristian

Answer 4

This is the typical rejection email where they liked your profile but didn't reach the bar to pass the interviews. That means they will follow up on you to invite you again to the recruiting process once the ban period expires. That is normally 12-18 months.

Best,

Alberto

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Answer 5

Hi there,

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

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

This seems to be the standard phrasing of their rejection email. 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

Answer 6

It's a standardized answer. Sorry about the bad news.

Answer 7

Hi there,

Q: I was just curious as to whether it’s a standard rejection email

This indeed looks like a standard rejection email. Sorry to hear about the rejection, all the best for the other applications.

Best,

Francesco

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with McKinsey thus far! I would be... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with McKinsey thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: Using the same... (read entire answer)

Answer 10

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