MBB application outcome

Question

Hello everyone,

I hope you all are doing well.

I had applied for the consulting position at one of the MBB firms. I passed the CV screening and invited to take the test which I completed but it has been more than 3 weeks since I have not heard from them. I have done 3 follow-ups but did not get any response.

In these 3 weeks, I was invited for 2 events which was CV based which means on the basis of your CV, you get the invitation. I attended those 2 events and got connected with other consultants.

Until May they were replying to my emails within 2-3 days but suddenly they stopped replying to my emails. However, I am also getting invitations to the events in the meantime.

I am not sure what should I do now?

Should I pick up the phone and call them? I do not want to come as a person in their mind who is continuously following up but at the same time, I want to make sure my emails are reaching them because earlier I used to get reply from them in 2-3 days and now it has been a month.

Answer 1

"Until May they were replying to my emails within 2-3 days but suddenly they stopped replying to my emails. However, I am also getting invitations to the events in the meantime."

This is because you sent 3 emails in 3 weeks! I'm not trying to call you out here, but please never do this again - it comes across as annoying/neurotic and it can genuinely hurt your chances when you get too persistent.

Next time, please never send more than 2 emails without hearing back. Additionally, try and call if the first email doesn't get responsed to (yes, now you should call, but just be prepared for not great news).

Answer 2

Unfortunately the best you can do is wait. MBBs take a batch process where you just need to wait until the next batch of R1 interviews. If you don't hear back after another few weeks then I would follow up. Fingers crossed!

Answer 3

Hey there,

Usually, if they let you wait, they will tell you beforehand about the exact process. 3 weeks of waiting after the interview without any further information is NOT common for MBB.

However, since you tried contacting them already a bit too much, I'd wait for another week and then give them a call. Generally, always call when dealing with employers; much more direct and personal.

Cheers,

Florian

Answer 4

Hi there,

Is the test the Imbellus? If so, it is still possible that you will progress to the next round. I helped a candidate who got his reply 2 months after the test and was invited for interviews.

I would not write additional emails if you sent 3 already. Just wait 1-2 more weeks and call the office directly if you have not heard from them yet.

Best,

Francesco