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How long to get a reply after application through referral?

How long does it take for firms to get back to you after applying?

 

I am applying for the middle east offices through referral.

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Andrea
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am 2. Juli 2022
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Typically, you will receive an answer within 1-2 weeks of applying. Though, this can vary by company, amount of applications, time of year, etc. 

I would note that since it is summer and Eid holidays are coming up, it may take the firm longer to respond (~2-4 weeks). 

If you do not receive a response in several weeks, you can reach out to the recruiting team and check if they have received all the information required for your application. 
 

Best of luck, 

Andrea

Anonym A
am 2. Juli 2022
Thanks a lot Andrea!
Gelöschter Nutzer
am 2. Juli 2022

My application was only answered after one month (!), even though I was invited to join and already in touch with the team I worked for.

The recruiter was ill, so everything took a bit longer …

After a couple of weeks (3-4), I think you can send a reminder if you know who the recruiter is.

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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

it depends if you go through “organized recruiting waves”, then it would take approx. 2 weeks, if you go “off-cycle” then it takes 2-4 weeks. if you still dont hear after that time, reach out to the recruiter. 

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am 2. Juli 2022
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Typically 1-2 weeks. EID holidays could delay the response a bit 

Thanks 

Ashwin 

Anonym A
am 2. Juli 2022
Thanks a lot Ashwin!
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Hi there,

It should be a matter of weeks. Feel free to reach out the person who referred you if you haven't heard anything in 3+ weeks.

Good luck!

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Udayan
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There’s a few factors that affect this. Typically if a partner refers your application then you should hear back within the week, especially if the partner is actively interested in hiring you. 
outside of this it can take a few weeks for them to get back and will require follow up from your end as well to the person who recommended you 

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Hello!

They would contact your over email, since that is the contact you provide them in the CV, that is what the referrer gives HR. 

 

Cheers, 

Clara

Anonym B
am 3. Nov. 2022
Would you apply on the website after a referral or does HR invite you to apply?
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Moritz
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am 4. Juli 2022
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Hi there,

This can take anywhere between a day and a few weeks. If you don't hear back after 8 weeks let's say, I'd send a friendly email to the person referring you. Simply tell them what happened (or didn't) and ask whether they had any info for you.

I know it's hard to patient but that's your only option at this point.

Best of luck!