Shall I wait for the 12 months to end before applying?

Question

Applying to BCG London for their summer internship this year. I applied last year for the summer internship. I have noticed people have already gotten to the final round so I fear positions are filling up which will make competition for the remaining positions harder.

Should I apply now or wait a few days for the 12 month ban to pass? I’m not even sure if BCG has a 12 month ban or a 24 month ban.

Answer 1

Hi there,

Q: Should I apply now or wait a few days for the 12 month ban to pass? I’m not even sure if BCG has a 12 month ban or a 24 month ban.

If you have someone who can refer you, I would contact them and ask if they can check with HR for you.

In case you are unable to find a referral, I would check with HR directly.

Good luck!

Francesco

Answer 2

You need to network to figure out what makes most sense for you, your role, your recruiting channel, your profile etc.

Where are you applying from? Is there an application deadline with your uni? Or are you doing off cycle recruiting?

Answer 3

Hi there,

The only reliable answer you can trust will be the one from inside the company. Either contact

HR
Your internal referring consultant (if there is any)

Those two can get the ball rolling and understand your current situation more than anyone with an outside-in perspective.

After all, that is what HR is for, not just to facilitate interviews but also to provide guidance for applicants during the process.

All the best for your journey!

Cheers,

Florian

Answer 4

Hi there,

The 12-month ban is not a fixed period. And I have yet to come across candidates who received a 24-month ban.

Basically, they ask you not to apply within the next year or so because they assume you need around a year to develop the additional skills to make it worth interviewing you.

So if you want to make sure that you are not screened out for this reason (i.e., applying before it's ok to apply), check in directly with the recruiter. This way you'll know for sure.

Best,
Cristian

Answer 5

Hi there,

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

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

First of all, I would highly advise you to clarify whether you can reapply already with the recruiting department, since only they will know for certain. While the ban period is usually 12-18 months, this is not a fixed rule.
Moreover, while waiting for the ban period to end, you should continue to refine your interview skills, networking efforts and application to other consulting firms.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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