Cover letter... worth it or waste of time? Specifically applying to McKinsey

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Don’t need one. Multiple McK recruiters said so.

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Didn’t bother

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If you’re discussing an expert or solutions path then yes. If your applying for normal consulting then no.

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Only if you have something really requiring special attention. And you should have covered that in initial screenings anyway. (Per multiple McK recruiters)

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Europe yes US hell no

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Thank you all!

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