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McKinsey & Company How likely is McKinsey to rescind an offer if there's a recession/downturn before my start date? Received an Associate offer with a start date early in the Fall. But I'm worried about the offer being rescinded due to the ongoing McK scandals/issues and a potential recession in the making (which may prompt them to freeze hiring and/or renege offers).
Has this happened to anyone before at McKinsey, offer getting rescinded due to economic/company downturn? A bit worried
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Research their company/role/past, and come up with interesting questions based on that. Ask them to do a phone call or video chat if they have time — let them tell you when they’re free. Show the person that you want to learn and have done the due diligence to ask informed questions. Have a notebook handy to jot down notes about their responses. Thank them for their insights and time with a follow up message. Find things you can connect on — do they share a hobby/personal interest of yours? Have you both visited or lived in the same area? Ask them questions about themselves — people love to talk about themselves, and it’ll help you see what makes them tick and what it takes to be in their role. If all goes well, and they like you, they may offer to help you get your foot in the door.
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Also, set a time limit on the call and honor it. Show that you have courtesy and respect for the time they’ve allotted to help you out.