Category: Consulting Applications

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Failed Consulting Interview? The 2026 Comeback Plan

Updated May 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant A failed consulting interview at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain is not a verdict, it is information. Roughly 20% of current MBB consultants landed their offer on the second attempt, after addressing the specific gap that caused their initial rejection. The candidates who succeed on…
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Consulting Networking 2026: How to Build Relationships That Land Offers

Updated May 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant Consulting networking is the year-long process of building relationships with current consultants at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and other target firms so that by the time you formally apply, you have at least one referral, multiple internal advocates, and direct insight into the office and…
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