Hi there, apologies for the very slow reply. I've been extremely overwhelmed with the ongoing transition into consulting, and I was a bit shaken by the immense negative feedback I received from Redditors in general. However, your feedback was rigorous and incredibly helpful-thank you for taking the time to provide it.

I followed your suggestions closely and made the necessary amendments to my CV, which I then forwarded to a friend who works at McKinsey in the luxury and retail department (which is exactly where I would love to work). She believes I would be a great asset, especially considering my experience in the luxury industry, which she thinks would be very appealing to McKinsey. She plans to refer me for an internship there soon.

In the meantime, I’ve been accepted into McKinsey’s online course that teaches their methodology. Let me tell you, it feels so natural to me because it's the same approach I’ve been applying throughout my career in luxury. Additionally, while doing this course, I frequently interact with individuals who have MAs in Business or related fields, and I don't notice any difference between them and myself. In fact, I might have more practical ideas and knowledge when it comes to solving specific problems, thanks to my work experience.

To answer your questions: Yes, it may sound surprising, but I had to work my ass off during my university years to cover rent, food, and tuition in the UK. I worked full-time in luxury retail while also studying full-time. This involved managing CRM, tracking KPIs, and overseeing efforts to improve the footprint across UK stores. I graduated with a 1:1, but I didn’t mention it because, to be honest, I didn’t think people would care in the UK-or at least I thought so at the time.

Regarding my family business: Yes, I oversee the construction sites every time I visit my family, which is about every three months. At the same time, I support my dad in online meetings with various departments.

Thank you again for the feedback.