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Anonymous A

on Nov 18, 2020

Global

Can I ask for feedback before my next interview?

I am applying to a firm who do not typcially share feedback. Is it acceptable to ask HR?

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Udayan

Coach

on Nov 18, 2020

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

You absolutely should ask for feedback after every interview round. If they do not provide it that is fine but you must ask at all times.

Ian

Coach

on Nov 18, 2020

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

Hi there,

If they don't typically share feedback, you probably already know the answer here.

Furthermore, I have to be honest, the feedback is never that honest/helpful. If you're riding on the feedback from an interviewer who is super super busy and isn't that invested in a random person they've interviewed out of 20 others, that's not great!

You're welcome to ask (it won't hurt your chances), but I genuinely don't think it will be fruitful in any scenario.

Much, much more fruitful is a coaching session (not a pitch...pick whomever!)

If you want detailed, actionable, honest, and helpful feedback, hire a coach! They're the experts!

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on Nov 18, 2020

Yes, you should ask. Worst case they tell you they don't provide feedback.

And I disagree with other coaches in this thread that feedback is not open or honest. I can't speak about companies other than Bain, but the feedback you get after interviews there is open and honest. Irrespective of the result.

Vlad

Coach

on Nov 19, 2020

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

It doesn't heart to try. There is no penalty for that. Remember - Recruiters are not the decision makers and they are there to help you

Best

Francesco

Coach

on Nov 19, 2020

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

Hi there,

You mean between first and second round? Sure, why not. It is unlikely to be actionable, but for sure it doesn’t hurt to ask.

Best,
Francesco

Clara

Coach

on Nov 20, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Sure, you have nothing to loose, but most likely they will ignore.

In your shoes, I would try. You have the NO already.

Cheers!

Pankaj

Coach

on Nov 20, 2020

Bain Manager and Ex- Accenture | >5 years of coaching experience | Experienced Interviewer | Personalised coaching

Always, definitely. There is no downside ever - if asked politely.

Gaurav

Coach

on Dec 08, 2020

#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there!
Yes, you should! ! It`s very unlikely that they will reply to you, however, it always worth trying.

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