Reapplying to MBB

Hey there, 

There are no 'lifetime bans' for applying based off internship rejections. So you can always reapply at some stage or the other

Having said that, the duration in which you are eligible to reapply after an internship rejection depends usually on the performance of your interview and how big the gaps you have to fill are.

For example, with McKinsey, you can be rejected with a "Turndown" or a "See later" rating, and a "See later" means you can re-apply within 6-12 months, and "Turndown" could be 1-2 years. There is some variability with this from office to office, region to region, and firm to firm 

I highly recommend that you clarify with the recruiter what your earliest re-application eligibility would be. 

All the best

Agree with Thabang and will add that you need to use that time effectively to show growth / additional skills and capabilities on your resume. Happy to take a look at your current resume and give more specific advice. Feel free to reach out. 

Hi there,

It makes sense to add relevant experiences or qualifications to your CV before reapplying which naturally take some time to obtain. Internship recruiting and fulltime recruiting are sometimes separate process so that a rejection for an internship doesn’t necessarily result in an official ban period for fulltime applications.

But it is best to clarify with the respective recruiter.

Good luck 

Hi there,

Q: If I got rejected by MBB for a summer internship, can I reapply the following year for a full time position or am I banned from doing that?

Normally, if you are rejected from an internship, you can apply the following year for full-time, unless they state otherwise in the rejection email / indicate a ban for new applications. If you apply via referral (highly recommended), you might check the exact timeline with the person referring you as well.

Good luck!

Francesco

Hi there!

As others have mentioned, there are no "bans" from reapplying the following year, and conversations when reviewing your application if you choose to reapply will focus on "what has changed" since the last time you applied (i.e., why does it makes sense to interview you this time around).

A few things to consider:

1. What stage of the interview process were you rejected at? 

- If resume screen, would focus on gaining experience through another relevant internship this summer, preferably in professional services or a role in an industry that your target office focuses heavily in, and revisit how you articulate your story / impact on your resume

- If R1/R2 of interviews, you should have received some feedback from your interviewers, and would focus more heavily on addressing the casing fundamentals that they highlighted as areas for development

2. Is there opportunity to get your "what has changed" story out to the right people?

- Depending on the firm / office, there may be opportunities to network or events that might be worth signing up for. It would be ideal if you're able to secure a referral from someone, however, I've also seen candidates effectively keep in touch with the recruiting team or alumni from their school who are then able to speak up for them / make the case that the initial rejection concerns have been sufficiently addressed

Hope this helps and all the best!

Hi there,

First of all, I am sorry to hear about the (presumed) rejection!

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

• First of all, yes, regardless of whether you applied for an internship or a full-time position, you can reapply after the ban period of about 12-18 months has passed. If you want to know for sure, I would advise you to contact the recruiting department before you reapply.
• Moreover, depending on the stage at which you were rejected, I would advise you to reflect on the feedback you received, if any, and analyze your application to identify areas for improvement in the interim.

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