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I have completed the two first-round interviews with Kearney Spain and received positive feedback from both interviewers. The HR representative has now reached out, mentioning that they’ve already gathered the feedback from the first round and asking for my availability this week to schedule a call.

Would you say this is generally a positive, negative, or neutral sign?

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Hagen
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on May 23, 2025
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with Kearney thus far!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

  • First of all, and contrary to what other coaches have said, this is simply the recruiter scheduling the feedback call.
  • Moreover, if you had a positive feeling during the interview and received positive feedback from your interviewers, there is a good chance you will proceed to the final interview round. However, I would advise you to wait and see what happens.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming Kearney final-round interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best

Hagen

Mihir
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on May 21, 2025
McKinsey Associate Partner and interviewer | Bulletproof MBB prep

It's hard to say with certainty, but it's likely to be a good sign!

Let me know if you want to do some practice before the final round.

Joel
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on May 21, 2025
Buy 1 get 1 free (May-June only) | Kearney | Ex-RB | Involved in recruiting | Passed 10/10 interviews | 250+ interviews

Sounds like good news, fingers crossed.

Good luck and let me know if there is any way I can help!

on May 21, 2025
#1 rated McKinsey Coach | top MBB coach

It's rather positive. 

If they have collected the feedback, and the feedback was clearly a no, then they wouldn't continue the process. 

It would be worth asking them what the feedback was, explaining that you'd want to work on it and improve before the next round. 

Best,
Cristian

Mattijs
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on May 22, 2025
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Hi,

If the HR representative is asking for your availabilities, it seems a good sign you passed to the next round.

I have secured an offer at Kearney, let me know if you would like to practice 1 real case together.

Good luck with your preparations.

Mattijs

Pedro
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on May 25, 2025
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session

This may be negative. If you were going to the next round they would just ask your availability to schedule the next round, not a call.

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on May 26, 2025
It was positive at the end! :)
Mariana
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on May 21, 2025
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Hi there,

Difficult to say to be honest, let’s hope for the best. Do not stop preparing as if it is a positive feedback, the R2 will come soon. Also, remember to ask for the feedback of interviewers to address any gap until next meetings.

Fingers crossed!

Best,

Mari

on May 23, 2025
1st session -50% | Ex-McKinsey, Ex-Coca-Cola Strategy |Offical McKinsey Case Coach | +250 coaching sessions

Sounds like good news is on the way!

 I'd recommend hiring a coach to really solidify your chances and work through any weak areas. You'd probably only need 2 sessions.

Good luck and happy to chat :)

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