How does McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group feel about referrals by immediate family members?

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There were 3 kids in my AC class that are kids of senior partners. Really pisses me off as a non-target hire with 0 connections in the business world. The rule is that you can't work out of the same office (lol).

That said, there are also kids of McK/BCG partners here too, so I'm guessing if Bain instituted a similar policy, the partners' kids would just end up at another top firm anyway.

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kids are prob smart, since it has a significant genetic component.

That kid will probably be a great consultant too, having seen his/her father or mother working in the space his/her whole life

To my knowledge, not allowed at BCG and McK. At least, not allowed for leadership to refer their kids

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Correct, not allowed at mck for partners (maybe AP level and above but could be everyone)

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Thank you for the information! This would be a referral from an analyst brother(1 YOE) for a consulting position(4 YOE).

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Hi I am looking for a referral for associate/ consultant level roles at MBB.

Please reach out if you would be willing to provide one. Happy to catch up and discuss further.

Background:
MIT Grad with background in Financial Services Consulitng.

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