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I applied to MBB before starting my program and got rejected. Now the firm recruits directly on campus. Does applying again through the school channel make me look desperate, or is that considered a normal new recruiting cycle?
A new campus recruiting cycle can be a legitimate re-entry point, but the firm's reapplication policy still matters.
Check whether your school recruiter can see or advise on the previous application. Do not try to hide it; the firm may already have the history.
If you are eligible, use the new cycle as an opportunity to show what has changed since the earlier application. A stronger profile and better preparation matter more than the fact that you have applied before.
Campus recruiter told me to apply again, so definitely not automatically weird.
They could see my old app anyway.
If you were rejected by McKinsey in one country, can you apply to another office/country before the normal cool-off period ends? Or does the previous process follow you globally?
Do not assume changing countries resets the prior application. Firms can have shared recruiting records, and reapplication rules may apply across offices.
I did not get the return offer from my MBB internship, but the team explicitly told me I should apply again for full-time. I cannot tell whether that is meaningful feedback or just something they say to soften the rejection. I had some clear development areas during the internship, but the final conversation was surprisingly positive and they said they would be happy to see me in the process…
If the firm explicitly encouraged you to reapply, I would take that seriously enough to consider another attempt. It still is not a promise of an interview or offer.
I was rejected from an MBB application a few months ago and now there is another opening that fits me better. If I apply again before a full year has passed, can that hurt future chances or do they just reject the application if I am not eligible yet?
Reapplication rules vary by firm, office, and where you exited the process. Do not assume that a new job posting automatically means your previous waiting period no longer applies.