Reapplying after application has been closed
I recently applied to MBB BA role after talking to a current BA and a recruiter at the office I want to work at. Both conversations I had with them sounded hopeful and that I could potentially be a good fit as an experienced hire. I made some adjustments to my resume and applied to the position. Less than 24 hours later, I got an email saying that my application is no longer being considered. Later that same day, I received an email that one of the people I spoke with made a referral for me and invited me to apply.
Should I reapply now that I have the referral? Or is it a bad look since my application was already closed? I feel like they closed it so quickly that I wasn’t even really considered. And now that I have a referral, I have a better chance of them actually reviewing me as a candidate.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights and steps you can consider:
Reapplying with a Referral:
Addressing the Previous Application:
Potential Risks:
Next Steps:
By taking these steps, you can leverage the referral to improve your chances of being considered for the position. Good luck!
Sources: Applied with new email after rejection. Offered interciew again, Q&A: Re-applying to MBB and getting an offer, Goldman Sachs Referral and Application Process, BCG No Offer - "Good Fit, Good Case, Not Creative" - Can I reapply in 6 mos / or now to a different office??, Should I renege this late?
How MBB works is that you can't apply if you have an active application for a given position already in the works. So they may have closed the application to allow you to reapply. It's more speculation, but I remember I applied for a BA position in like 2020, in 2022, I had to email Bain's HR to reject me so I could apply again a year and a half later.
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