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how long it would takes to hear back after the 1st round of interview in BCG?

I had my first interview in the end of last week and was wondering how long it would take to hear back?

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Ian
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on Sep 21, 2020
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Hi,

I can sometimes be the same day but it's really not uncommon at all for it to take 1-2 weeks!

I would actually wait around 2 weeks before following up, instead of 1. You only get a few chances to email without sounding needy/annoying, so you want to use them well!

More than a week wait is actually quite common.

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on Sep 21, 2020

Hi A,

Wait at least for a week. If you don't hear from them by the weekend you can contact HR for an update.

Best,

André

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Mehdi
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on Sep 21, 2020
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Hi there,

The norm is 1-2 business days later, but it can go up to 1 week. If you do not hear from them by then, grab your phone and get in touch with HR.

All the best,

Mehdi

Udayan
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on Sep 21, 2020
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

3-10 days is the range I have seen these days

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on Sep 21, 2020

For the general consulting recruiting you often hear frm them on the same day, but certainly within a week. For some special programs, e.g. a summer intership program, business courses, etc. there might be exceptions, as there mgiht be limited participation slots.

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Hi there,

Usually it takes up to one week to hear back. If you don't hear from them after one week, you can follow-up with HR and ask for some feedback.

Best,

Francesco

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on Sep 21, 2020
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Hi!

Usually it would take you up to 5 days to hear back from them!

I would suggest that you should message them on Friday if you don’t hear back.

Good luck with your interviews!

Vlad
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on Sep 21, 2020
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Hi,

It may take up to a week. Don't worry and keep calm

Best

Gaurav
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on Oct 29, 2020
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there, 

Perhaps recruiters haven’t finished with the other candidates yet, that’s why they didn’t send you any information about your results. I assume you can contact them to ask if they’ve made any conclusion about your candidacy. 

Usually the results take up to several weeks to finalize.

Have you got any feedback from recruiters already? 

All the best,

GB

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