Can someone explain to me the black box that is consulting recruiting. Why have I been rejected before interview at Accenture strategy, but got an invite at 2/3 MBBs?

Im wondering if there’s something wrong with my CV?

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I got rejected by all Tier 2s (except LEK) before interview and most of the big 4, but got interviews with all MBBs. So, you certainly aren't alone.

Can't explain it other than the fact that maybe my non-standard profile made me hard to place.

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Because despite what you hear there’s mostly humans on the other end making arbitrary decisions

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Join the club. Got rejected by all T2s but ended up with 2 MBBs offers

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The talent teams are usually the least competent in the building.

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