Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some insight on my current situation.
I interviewed for a Research Manager role at BCG and completed all interview rounds. Overall, the interviews went very well:
• Round 1: No negative feedback
• Round 2: Very positive, with developmental feedback around timeliness and value creation
• Final round (12th Jan): Also very positive, with strong indications that they could see me as part of the team
The interviewers mentioned they’re setting up a new team in India to support a global function and are planning to hire two people for this role.
Since the final round, I’ve followed up with the junior HR:
• On the first follow-up (Wednesday), they said they’d get back once they had an update
• On the second follow-up, I was told that the senior recruiter is handling everything and that I should hear back by Monday or Tuesday (20th Feb)
However, I still haven’t received any update.
My main questions:
• Is this kind of delay normal at BCG, especially for new team setups?
• Could this be due to internal approvals/budgeting, or are they likely interviewing other candidates?
• At what point should I assume it’s a rejection?
• What would be the best next step — wait longer, follow up again, or move on?
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s been through BCG’s hiring process or similar situations.
Thanks in advance!
