McKinsey & Company How much impact does a referral have when firms consider inviting a candidate to interview? Don’t know anyone above BA/Associate at McK and BCG but want to apply to both ASAP

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We will just do a courtesy screen at a minimum if it’s a partner referral but at the end of the day if your profile isn’t a fit it won’t matter

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just allows your app to get reviewed faster...a Partner referral will guarantee interview. Can't guarentee hiring.

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Applied to McK twice. I had a referral on my first application and didn’t have any on my second 🤷🏼‍♀️
It’s not a game changer, maybe it helps if your profile isn’t exactly what they’re looking for, but in the end your performance during the interviews will matter.

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Yes referrals from all levels help but generally the higher the better. Also kinda matters how much you know the person

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Hello Beautiful ladies of ZS. Heard many in ZS are looking to refer some female. I am a woman looking for a referral to join ZS in Knowledge management. I already applied and my Aptitude test is on Monday 14th. Need help :)

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Hi everyone,

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Any lead, referral and mentorship would mean a lot. I am a quick learner and task driven

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