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McK Application - No response

Hi community, 

I submitted my application to Associate (non campus) role in the US around 3 weeks and have not heard an update. I am wondering is this usual for experienced hire cases? What is a typical timeline looking like?

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Mihir
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edited on Jun 18, 2025
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Hey,

It can take some time, depending on the location and market conditions (which are not amazing at the moment).

I’ve heard of people interviewing in 2 weeks and others being invited to interview 6-8 weeks later, so there’s a real range.

I’d recommend reaching out to the recruiting team in your target office to check.

Mariana
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7 hrs ago
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Hello,

Timeline varies depending on office’s needs and ability to process/evaluate all the applications. Feel free to reach out to HR if you haven’t yet.

Best,

Mari

Evelina
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7 hrs ago
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Hi there,

Yes, it's quite normal not to hear back within a few weeks—especially for experienced hire roles. Unlike campus recruiting, which tends to follow a structured timeline, off-cycle and experienced hire processes can vary significantly depending on business needs, office location, and role demand.

Three weeks without an update doesn’t necessarily signal a rejection. Some candidates hear back within a couple of weeks, while for others, it can take over a month. If you haven’t already, you could consider reaching out to the recruiting contact listed in your application or the general careers inbox for a quick check-in.

Wishing you the best of luck with your application!

Evelina 

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