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Bain Final Round in Europe – When to hear back?

Hi all, I was interviewing with one of Bain's offices in Europe for an off-cycle internship. Do you have any ideas when I am expected to hear back from them? 

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Ian
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on Jan 26, 2021
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Hi there,

It can be anywhere from an immediate response (30 minutes after walking out the door) to multiple weeks.

If you haven't heard back within 2 weeks after your interview I would reach out.

Fingers crossed for you!

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Florian
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on Jan 26, 2021
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Hey there,

MBB should usually get back to you rather sooner than later, from the same day to a max. of a week but in COVID times everything is a bit different now. On top, you are talking about off-cycle recruiting.

I would politely ping HR if you are waiting for longer than 2 weeks. If you have a cross-offer you need to decide on, you can also write sooner and explain your situation.

Fingers crossed!

Cheers,

Florian

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on Jan 26, 2021
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Hi,

Give them a week or so and keep patient.

Best,

Vlad

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on Jan 26, 2021

Typically within a few days. After 7-10 days you can check in with HR.

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on Jan 26, 2021
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Hi,

I totally agree with the other coaches. 

You could expect to hear from them in a period that goes from 1 day to around 1 week.

Good luck!

Antonello

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Clara
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edited on Jan 26, 2021
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Hello!

Keep my fingers crossed for you, I know it´s a horrible wait!

Anything between 1 day and 1 week makes sense. 

Think that, if they take some days, is for agenda reasons -not so easy to find a slot for everyone to befrief and make a decision-. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

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Gaurav
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on Jan 26, 2021
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Hi there, 

if you don't hear from them after two weeks, check with the HR.

Cheers, GB

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Denis
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on Jan 27, 2021
Mid-Cap Private Equity | Ex-H.I.G. Capital | Ex-Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain & Co. | MBA Chicago Booth

Hi,

could give you a better answer if I knew the exact office. I heard different response time, ranging from usually same day (or even same hour) up to 1 week.

Best
Denis

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on Sep 3, 2023

Hello,

Any time from the same day to within a few weeks. Best of luck!

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