Question for Experienced Hires who applied to MBB through referral. Was the cover letter evaluated, and for which MBB? Trying to maximize my little time for recruiting given 70 hour work weeks 😅

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I didnt write a cover letter. Applied as Exp. Hire without referral. By principle, I dont apply to jobs requiring one 😂

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Good luck at McKinsey

I don’t know if my cover letter was evaluated. But I spent about 2-3 hours on a Saturday morning writing it. Wasn’t too hard

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We don’t look at cover letters

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Thanks McK2. Now need to confirm B&B

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Anyone from BCG or Bain kind enough to offer up their inside scoop? <3

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