Interview at Strategy& Middle East

Question

I had three interviews in one day - 2 Principals and 1 Partner. As per the HR, the feedback was mixed, hence, I had one more interview (under performed) with a senior Partner.

Senior Partner mentioned “they would get back to me shortly and communicate next steps”.

It has been more than 12 hours, no communication from the HR team so far (they have been very proactive till now).

How should I read into this and the fact that they required one more interview to take a decision?

Edit - got offer letter after 3 weeks :)

Answer 1

Hi there,

A 12-hour period is not enough to drive conclusions. I know cases where an offer was extended one week after the last interview.

I think you know already why they asked for the extra interview – they were not sure about your performance in the previous three given the mixed feedback.

Unfortunately at this stage, you cannot do much more than wait. If you don’t hear from them within 1 week it is totally fine to follow up.

Good luck!

Francesco

Answer 2

Hello!

Nothing to worry at all, 12h is really no time.

The people who interviewed you need to get together and deliberate, and agendas can be a nightmare!

I would only reach out after 2-3 days

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

Answer 3

Hi there,

It has been 12 hours! Please relax…there is nothing to read into yet :)

Of course, it will all depends on how well you did in that last interview. That said, be patience. Wait at least a week or two before you reach out.

Good luck!

Answer 4

No worries regarding time!

Especially if the last interview was with a Senior Partner, HR have to get hold of them first to get appropriate feedback. Not the easiest thing based on my own experience…

Fingers crossed!

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