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1st round Interview with partner

I just got my invitation for one of the MBB first round. But, I am wondering why I will have my interview with partner for the first round.

Also, since they scheduled like less than 24 hours before the interview, I need to reject that because I have another commitment. 

Any thought on this ?

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am 1. Juli 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

  1. Having a partner as an interviewer in the first round is not common but possible. Usually it is just a matter of interview schedule
  2. Given they provided such short notice, it is totally fine if you ask to reschedule

Best,

Francesco

Ian
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am 30. Juni 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

Partner interviews in the first round are uncommon but not unheard of. Don't worry, it doesn't mean anything!

In terms of scheduling, yes you absolutely can ask for additional times, especially if your other committment is work/academics related.

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Anonym B
am 30. Juni 2021
Why not just answer the question here so everyone can benefit...!
Anonym C
am 1. Juli 2021
I'm wondering the same with B.. 95% of your answers are like this.. Perhaps this generates quite a high conversion rate of coaching engagement?
Anonym
am 1. Juli 2021
Yes, the intention is obvious but surely if a good answer was provided, it would still lead to the same outcome…
Anonym
am 1. Juli 2021
This is a Q&A forum, unhelpful answers should just be removed
Ken
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am 30. Juni 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

It's not common but I've seen plenty of examples, especially for experienced hires.

Florian
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am 1. Juli 2021
1400 5-star reviews across platforms | 600+ offers | Highest-rated case book on Amazon | Uni lecturer in US, Asia, EU

Hey there,

It can happen that a partner will run the first round interviews due to

  • scheduling and availability
  • specific interest in your background
  • hiring for a specialist role
  • seniority

You can and definitely should reschedule!

Cheers,

Florian

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am 30. Juni 2021

This is a bit uncommon but does happen if they have difficulties scheduling the interviews. Therefore this doesn't let you make any conclusions.

The fact that you need to decline is OK. But do give an explanation and ask them for a bit more time in advance, especially OK if you're interviewing as an experienced hire that is actually working another job.

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Udayan
Coach
am 1. Juli 2021
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

It is very reasonable to postpone an interview that sprang up with only 24 hours notice.

Gelöschter Nutzer
am 30. Juni 2021

Yes, totally fine to request to reschedule. Just explain your situation to them and offer to work together to find the next best day/time. And doesnt matter whether its a partner or someone else taking the interview. You need to be ready and the fact that you applied for that role, its safe to assume you are ready. 

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am 1. Juli 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, having a partner in the 1st round can happen. About postponing it no problem at all. Only explain the why

Best,
Antonello

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