Second round interview not schedule yet. How long to wait?

Hi there,

Getting the notification on Friday and not yet hearing on Wednesday is quite normal. Often, internally HR is trying to check to see who will be suitable and available to interview you so they're also probably waiting for someone else to get back to you. I suggest waiting until early next week before reaching out and gently asking whether there are any updates.

Hi there,

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

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

• First of all, this kind of delay is pretty normal. The recruiter usually needs to coordinate with several people’s calendars, and that can take some days.
• Moreover, contrary to what other coaches have said, while you may certainly follow up with the recruiter and inquire about the status of your application, this will neither help your candidacy nor expedite the process. Instead, I would strongly advise you to focus on preparing and applying to other consulting firms to maximize your chances of success.

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 final-round interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hey there :)

No need to worry, big corporations often take a few days to coordinate schedules, especially for in-person rounds. Since you already sent a thank you, I’d give it until early next week before following up again if you still haven’t heard anything. A small delay like this is completely normal and doesn’t reflect badly on your chances.

best, Alessa :)

Hi there, 

This is completely normal and nothing to worry about. Large companies often take several days to coordinate schedules between multiple interviewers, especially for in-person rounds. Since you already sent a polite thank-you note on Sunday, I would wait until the end of the week before following up again. A short, professional email early next week is perfectly appropriate if you have not heard back by then.

The key is to stay patient but proactive. Delays at this stage are usually logistical, not a negative signal about your candidacy.

Hi there,

This is normal — large corporations often take a week or more to coordinate interview schedules, especially for in-person rounds where multiple interviewers’ calendars need to align. Since you just followed up on Sunday, I’d give it until early next week (around 7–10 days after their “shortly” email) before sending a polite check-in.

No need to worry — the delay is almost always logistical, not a bad sign. A short, professional nudge next week is the right move if you still haven’t heard.

Best,

Evelina

Hi there,

Well done on passing the first round! In terms of your question:

Q: It is a big corporation so I don't know if they take longer or how long to wait until i send a follow up email? Should i be worried?

No need to be worried, I would recommend waiting at least one week after the last email and then reaching out again.

Good luck!

Francesco

I understand you are very excited about this, but these things usually take a bit longer. You shouldn't be so intense. Otherwise if they take 2-3 weeks (and sometimes they do...) at that point in time you will already have sent 6 emails :)