Hi everyone,
I completed the Bain Gorilla test on October 19th for the post-MBA DHIRE role in a North America office, but I haven’t heard back yet. Does anyone know what the typical timeline is for hearing back after the test? Trying to understand whether this is normal or if I should follow up.
Thanks in advance!
Hi there Tvin,
Firstly, congrats on finishing this step of the recruiting process!
Having not heard back for 4 weeks now is definitely not abnormal, although it is also not very typical. Typically, you would hear back in 2-4 weeks.
However, that is just an average, and this timeline is often not met by the larger firms, simply because they typically structure their recruiting process into specific blocks, and thus have A LOT of candidates at certain times of the year.
Here is my advice:
1. Don't worry - the fact that you haven't heard back is not a bad sign. It's not a sign of anything, except the recruiters being a bit overloaded
2. Since it has already been about 4 weeks, there is nothing wrong with reaching out! Just remember to be polite and professional in your reach-out, and ideally highlight how excited your are about potentially joining Bain.
So, find a recruiter and reach out if it gives you peace of mind! :)
Hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Thor
hey Tvin :)
It’s completely normal not to hear back yet. Bain’s timeline for experienced hires is very inconsistent, and NA offices often take several weeks because they batch profiles before moving people forward. A month of silence after the Gorilla test unfortunately happens quite often and doesn’t mean anything negative.
You can follow up once with the recruiter after about 4 to 6 weeks, but many candidates only hear back when the next interview batch is scheduled.
If you want, I can help you draft a quick follow-up message.
best, Alessa :)
That's surprisingly long. Typically, it's 2 weeks or so, but there are differences between offices and recruiting cycles, so I wouldn't read into it too much.
Hope you hear back from them soon!
Best,
Cristian
Hi there,
Bain’s timelines for the Gorilla test can vary a lot, especially for experienced-hire roles. A few weeks of silence isn’t unusual. If it’s been more than 3–4 weeks, it’s fine to send a quick follow-up just asking whether there are any updates on your application and next steps.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this — it really helps put things into perspective. I appreciate the reassurance and the clear advice. It’s good to know that the timeline can vary and that the silence isn’t necessarily a negative sign.
I’ll plan to reach out to the recruiter politely and highlight my enthusiasm for the role, as you suggested. Thanks again for your guidance and support!