Time to contact applicant

Question

Hi

Almost 2 weeks ago my McKinsey referral messaged me saying that the recruiting team will contact me soon to send the imbellus test link, but haven't received anything yet, is that normal? should I email him or they usually take this much time? thank you!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hi there,

yes, it might take them some time depending on the office you're applying. If you don't hear from them by the end of this week, contact the person who referred you or the HR team directly.

You can use this time to start practicing for the test and for the case interview.

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Cheers,

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Answer 3

Hey there,

Depending on the geography this might take a while at the moment. Across my candidates of the recent 2 months, it took between 5 days and 3 weeks to hear back from HR.

I would recommend you to wait for another week, then send a polite email to HR / or - if you have their number call them directly.

In any case, I'd start with the case interview and the Imbellus preparation right away; the sooner and the more time you have, the better.

Cheers,

Florian

Answer 4

Hi there,

This is honestly pretty normal! I would wait a week or two before following up.

Good luck when taking it!

Answer 5

McKinsey recruiting is done batch based so that they don't have to run an individual process for each and every candidate. Waiting several weeks is completely normal.

Answer 6

Hi,

That depends on the office, recruiting cycle. Don't worry, they'll reach out

Best

Answer 7

Hello!

2 weeks period is not yet something to worry about.

However, if you have a close relation with the person who referred you, does not harm either to follow up.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

Answer 8

Hi,

It's normal.

They'll reach out to you soon.

Good luck,

Antonello

Answer 9

Hi,

I have heard from other candidates recently that it might take some time (in one case one of my coachees waited for 3.5 weeks however he applied before Christmas).

Follow Gaurav's approach and contact them.

Best,

Denis