McKinsey Referral System
Hey all,
Does having multiple referrals at McKinsey make a difference for an application (As opposed to only 1 referral)? I've gotten mixed feedback from different people in the firm and want to know whether it's useless to have 3/4/5 referrals as opposed to only 1.
Not asking about Bain and BCG, just McKinsey.
Context: I'm at a non-target and networked like an animal since last September, I've built great relationships within the firm and have multiple analysts/senior analysts willing to submit a referral.
I was told that only the most senior referral matters, and it doesn't make a difference whether you have 1 or 4.
Appreciate any insight, especially if you work in HR or talent attraction.
Thanks!
what geography?
NY
Clarifying this is for NY office.
Does networking matter for MBB? What about the T2 and big 4 shops? Is it worthless at the junior level? Is a manager recommendation a guaranteed interview??
In my experience this truly carries zero weight - when I applied for the summer internship I had a senior partner referral and push from my school's recruiting BAs and I straight up did not get an invite. And then a year later I applied for the full time I got an interview.
Just curious but what office(s) was this for and were you at a target?
CHI/NYO target
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