Feedback Between Interview Rounds

Yes, it's okay to ask. T2 firms are generally open to giving feedback between rounds, though it varies by firm and office.

At MBB, feedback between rounds is more structured. Recruiters often share it proactively or expect you to ask. At T2 firms, the process is less standardized. Some recruiters will share feedback if you ask. Others won't have much to give or will keep it vague.

This is how you should approach it:

Send a short, polite email to your recruiter after passing a round. Something like: "Hi [Name], thank you for the update. I'm excited to move forward. If there's any feedback from my previous interviews that could help me prepare for the next round, I'd really appreciate hearing it."

Keep it low-pressure. Don't demand feedback or make it seem like you're questioning their decision. Just show you're coachable and want to improve.

If they share feedback, take it seriously. If they said your structure was loose or your math was slow, focus your prep there. This is valuable information.

If they don't respond or say there's no feedback to share, don't push. Just move on and prepare as best you can.

One thing to keep in mind: T2 recruiters often have less time and fewer resources than MBB. They may not have detailed notes from interviewers. So don't take it personally if you don't get much.

Asking is fine. Just be professional about it and be ready for any answer.

Good luck with the next round.

Hi there,

Yes, it’s generally okay to ask for feedback between rounds in T2 recruiting, though it’s usually less structured than at MBB. Recruiters may share high level pointers or simply confirm that you’re progressing, both are normal.

The best approach is a polite note to the recruiter after a round, framing it as wanting to focus your preparation for the next stage.

Best,
Evelina

That's a sharp question. You're right that at MBB, there's often a built-in mechanism for coaching top candidates between rounds—sometimes explicitly facilitated by the recruiter or a consultant mentor—because they have significant resources invested in optimizing the funnel.

When you move into the Tier 2 space, the dynamic shifts. While it is certainly okay to ask your recruiter, the likelihood of receiving substantive, actionable feedback dramatically drops. The recruitment teams at these firms are often running much leaner, and their processes are less standardized for mid-stream coaching. Sharing specific interview critiques between rounds introduces administrative friction and, frankly, creates a risk exposure that firms are generally keen to avoid if the process is still ongoing.

Because of this institutional reality, your best bet is to focus entirely on intense self-reflection. Don't rely on the recruiter for a formal debrief. Re-run the cases you did immediately after the interview, noting exactly where you felt hesitation (was it structuring, specific math, or synthesis?), and then bring in a strong mock partner to drill those specific weak points before your next round. You have to assume no external feedback is coming and treat the silence as your cue to perfect your own performance.

All the best with the next round.

Yes, you can always ask for feedback between interview rounds :) it also shows your commitment to the interview process and that you’re willing to learn and improve yourself! They might not give you a super detailed answer but it won’t harm your chances in the interview process so in my opinion there isn’t much to lose

Hi,

Yes you can also request for feedback between rounds at T2. I've done it before and so have many of my coachees.

Whether or not they will respond or respond on time though - that's out of your control. But no harm asking :)

All the best!

hey there :)

Yes, it is absolutely fine and it is usually done via the recruiter rather than the interviewer. Just kto ask eep it polite and framed as wanting to improve for the next round, and in many cases they will share high level guidance if available. Feel free to reach out if you want help wording the message or have more questions.

best,
Alessa :)

Absolutely. 

And make sure that when you do receive feedback, if it feels vague, ask for specific examples of what you did and how it should be improved.

The clearer you are on the feedback that you need to work on, the better. This will allow you to tailor your prep for the upcoming interviews.

If you have any specific questions, don't hesitate to reach out directly. 

Best,
Cristian

Great question.

No matter the firm, it is always your right to ask for feedback, however it is the right of the firm to give it to you or not.

Sorry for the short answer but if you don't ask - you won't get. So might as well give it a go!

 

Hi there, 

It is always okay to ask for interview feedback, regardless of the firm. 

Even if they don't have the standard practice to do so, there nothing to lose by asking (politely). 

Best,

Emily

Hi there,

You can absolutely ask for feedback - worst case, they will just say no.