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It's just not that simple.
From my understanding, MC's do look at GMAT scores during recruiting, but that's only for the initial screen to determine who to interview.
1. Most firms won't even see your resume and GMAT until you're 1.5-2 months into the recruiting process. The first screen is definitely networking.
2. It seems unlikely that there is a "hurdle score" one must attain to be considered. I have friends, colleagues, and classmates that landed at MBB (as an example) with sub-700 scores and no gold medals. That said, a quick scan of resumes tells me that this group tends to have scores in the mid- to high- 700s. It's tough to imagine that every 10 point increase in GMAT score doesn't produce a marginal gain in the odds of recruiting success. Think about it this way: top b-schools have average GMATs upwards of 730. Maybe only 15% of those b-school classes and 33% of those interested in consulting end up at those three firms. With that selectivity, it seems unlikely that a below-peer-average score would be sufficient to "check the box." I'm not saying it would disqualify someone; I'm just saying it's more complicated.
More importantly, unless someone is seriously considering retaking the GMAT just for recruiting purposes, it's a moot point. Better to focus on crafting an effective resume, narrative, and networking skills. Those are actually actionable.
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From my understanding, MC's do look at GMAT scores during recruiting, but that's only for the initial screen to determine who to interview.
1. Most firms won't even see your resume and GMAT until you're 1.5-2 months into the recruiting process. The first screen is definitely networking.
dtse86
From what I've read here:https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-score-use-in-employment-21669-20.html#p1249434 pretty much anything 700+ is good. There's no official minimum, but barring any extremely impressive accomplishments (i.e. Olympic Gold Medal or winning on Jeopardy) anything below that may be difficult.
Looks like you have a score that should put you in a good position. I wouldn't worry too much.
Looks like you have a score that should put you in a good position. I wouldn't worry too much.
2. It seems unlikely that there is a "hurdle score" one must attain to be considered. I have friends, colleagues, and classmates that landed at MBB (as an example) with sub-700 scores and no gold medals. That said, a quick scan of resumes tells me that this group tends to have scores in the mid- to high- 700s. It's tough to imagine that every 10 point increase in GMAT score doesn't produce a marginal gain in the odds of recruiting success. Think about it this way: top b-schools have average GMATs upwards of 730. Maybe only 15% of those b-school classes and 33% of those interested in consulting end up at those three firms. With that selectivity, it seems unlikely that a below-peer-average score would be sufficient to "check the box." I'm not saying it would disqualify someone; I'm just saying it's more complicated.
More importantly, unless someone is seriously considering retaking the GMAT just for recruiting purposes, it's a moot point. Better to focus on crafting an effective resume, narrative, and networking skills. Those are actually actionable.
Thanks for info Brandon. Brandon, you mentioned networking skills. Could you tell us about it a little more? I mean we all read how it works from articles or posts. However, I would like to hear real life experiences that you had. How you used networking yourself? Or how someone you know used networking to find a job in consulting. Hope what I requested was not too vague.
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Hey All,
Here's a brief snapshot of my experience with networking for consulting recruiting having gone through it successfully myself.
Networking at B-School is a bit different than networking in the "real world". The networking (company presentations, coffee chats, office visits, etc.) is really more a chance for you, the student, to get a sense of what each consulting firm is like. You take the time to speak with consultants at different firms so that you get a feel for who you'd like to work with and so that you understand what the differences (sometimes subtle) between the firms are. You can then use this information in your cover letters or during the fit portion of your interview to demonstrate your knowledge of and compatibility with said firm. I don't believe (just my opinion) that anyone actually separates themselves "from the pack" during networking and that you will do perfectly fine if you are professional, polite, and ask thoughtful questions about what it's like to work at XYZ firm. It's not a bad thing to develop close relationships with people because you'll get more information, but I don't think it's make or break.
As far as resumes, case prep, and interviews go, that's another explanation.
This is just my experience -- happy to hear about what other's went through. Hope this helps!
Here's a brief snapshot of my experience with networking for consulting recruiting having gone through it successfully myself.
Networking at B-School is a bit different than networking in the "real world". The networking (company presentations, coffee chats, office visits, etc.) is really more a chance for you, the student, to get a sense of what each consulting firm is like. You take the time to speak with consultants at different firms so that you get a feel for who you'd like to work with and so that you understand what the differences (sometimes subtle) between the firms are. You can then use this information in your cover letters or during the fit portion of your interview to demonstrate your knowledge of and compatibility with said firm. I don't believe (just my opinion) that anyone actually separates themselves "from the pack" during networking and that you will do perfectly fine if you are professional, polite, and ask thoughtful questions about what it's like to work at XYZ firm. It's not a bad thing to develop close relationships with people because you'll get more information, but I don't think it's make or break.
As far as resumes, case prep, and interviews go, that's another explanation.
This is just my experience -- happy to hear about what other's went through. Hope this helps!
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AjMBA
Hey All,
Here's a brief snapshot of my experience with networking for consulting recruiting having gone through it successfully myself.
Networking at B-School is a bit different than networking in the "real world". The networking (company presentations, coffee chats, office visits, etc.) is really more a chance for you, the student, to get a sense of what each consulting firm is like. You take the time to speak with consultants at different firms so that you get a feel for who you'd like to work with and so that you understand what the differences (sometimes subtle) between the firms are. You can then use this information in your cover letters or during the fit portion of your interview to demonstrate your knowledge of and compatibility with said firm. I don't believe (just my opinion) that anyone actually separates themselves "from the pack" during networking and that you will do perfectly fine if you are professional, polite, and ask thoughtful questions about what it's like to work at XYZ firm. It's not a bad thing to develop close relationships with people because you'll get more information, but I don't think it's make or break.
As far as resumes, case prep, and interviews go, that's another explanation.
This is just my experience -- happy to hear about what other's went through. Hope this helps!
Here's a brief snapshot of my experience with networking for consulting recruiting having gone through it successfully myself.
Networking at B-School is a bit different than networking in the "real world". The networking (company presentations, coffee chats, office visits, etc.) is really more a chance for you, the student, to get a sense of what each consulting firm is like. You take the time to speak with consultants at different firms so that you get a feel for who you'd like to work with and so that you understand what the differences (sometimes subtle) between the firms are. You can then use this information in your cover letters or during the fit portion of your interview to demonstrate your knowledge of and compatibility with said firm. I don't believe (just my opinion) that anyone actually separates themselves "from the pack" during networking and that you will do perfectly fine if you are professional, polite, and ask thoughtful questions about what it's like to work at XYZ firm. It's not a bad thing to develop close relationships with people because you'll get more information, but I don't think it's make or break.
As far as resumes, case prep, and interviews go, that's another explanation.
This is just my experience -- happy to hear about what other's went through. Hope this helps!
Thanks for your information. I encourage others to share their experiences, too.
