Just got another decline from MBB after a double referral and a principal telling me my skill set fit perfect with what they are looking for. Does undergrad really matter that much after 6 years exp?

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Does “another” mean that you’ve applied or interviewed there previously? If you previously interviewed and tanked, it might be hard to get a second shot

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Not at McKinsey. First App was at Bain, without an interview

I didn’t even get an interview

No call with a recruiter. Applied in the generalist path but was referral leaned me toward the PE / PI group at McKinsey.

Sorry to hear that OP.
Did they just decline your application or this is post recruiter interview ?

What area are you applying to?

I think you should get your referral to connect you with a recruiter. Usually referrals means at least a recruiter talk

Undergrad doesn’t matter after that time, nor do referrals. Once you’re interviewing, nothing else matters but your performance. It doesn’t mean you did poorly, but clearly the two interviewers didn’t move you on. It sucks, but a lot is luck. So, pick yourself up and move on. You’re talented and will have many more opportunities. Don’t let it get you down

Didn’t even make it to a phone screen unfortunately

Are you me? I got a referral as well but didn’t even pass resume screening. 😞

@C2: mine were at BB. I guess I’ll start networking for McKinsey peeps

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