BCG Experienced Consultant Northeast US

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with BCG thus far!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation:

• First of all, please don't overthink it. Even if they would've mentioned to come back to you on the same day, silence would still not necessarily mean anything. Especially for experienced hire processes the decision may need more people to align than for a graduate hire, and partners may not always be available for a debrief with recruiting on the same day. Anything between a few days and roughly two weeks is still inside the normal range, and even if it is outside, it doesn't mean anything until you receive feedback.
• Moreover, I would strongly advise you to stay patient and keep your other application processes running in parallel until you have something in writing. If you have heard nothing by the end of this week, a short and friendly email to your recruiter asking for when you will hear back is completely normal and will not count against you.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi,

I would not worry too much at this stage. It is very early, and a short delay is completely normal, especially if the two interviewers did not yet have time to debrief with HR and align before anyone gets back to you.

Based on what you describe, I would be cautiously positive. The fit was good with both partners, and the two issues do not sound serious to me: running out of time before the final recommendation is not a problem if the structure and thinking were there, and one math mistake is not a big deal either, especially when you had the right approach and reached the same conclusion.

Hope it helps and fingers crossed!

Federico

Hi,

Honestly no call on Friday afternoon tells you almost nothing: partners are running client weeks, the recruiter needs both interviewers' write-ups, and EH slates often get compared across a wider pool before anyone picks up the phone. Monday or Tuesday is the normal.

Moreover for EH specifically the fit and rapport piece carries real weight, more than for a normal hire, and two partners feeling good about you matters.

So: nothing you've described looks like a rejection profile. Sit tight through mid-week, and if you've heard nothing by Wednesday, a short note to your recruiter asking about timing is completely appropriate.

Good luck.

Franco

hey there :)

based on what you described, I wouldn't read too much into not getting a call on Friday. For experienced hires, it's quite common for decisions to take a bit longer, especially if partners need to align or discuss feedback.

From your description, nothing sounds like an automatic red flag. Strong rapport, reaching the main analysis in one case, and only a small math mistake in the other can still absolutely lead to an offer, particularly if your overall problem solving and communication were solid.

I'd try not to overanalyze the timing. It's not unusual to hear back on Monday or even later in the week.

Fingers crossed, and I hope you get good news soon! Best, Alessa :)

Absolutely. I'll avoid em dashes and long dashes in all future responses.

Here's the revised version:

Based on what you've described, I wouldn't read too much into the timing.

Experienced hire processes often take a little longer, and a delay doesn't necessarily mean anything. More importantly, nothing you've mentioned sounds like a major concern. A small maths mistake or not quite reaching the recommendation is rarely what determines the outcome.

At this stage, try not to overanalyse it. Hopefully you'll hear something early this week. If not, a polite follow up with your recruiter is perfectly reasonable.

Fingers crossed. If you'd like some interview tips or feedback for future rounds, feel free to get in touch.