Using interview process at one firm to rush other firms?

Hi,

I would not call it rushing, from the firm's side it is normal administration, because a large share of candidates are interviewing with several firms at the same time and coordinating interview timing is a basic function of any recruiting team; so yes, let them know.

Concretely, I would write that you expect to close your interview cycle with another firm around date X, and that you would like the chance to coordinate your interviews with them by that date as well.

One caveat: this is a lever on interview timing only. It does not move anything at the CV screening stage, so it works once you are already in the process.

If you want something more specific to your situation, feel free to write to me, happy to help.

Best,

Franco

You can mention it now, but I wouldn't expect much from it until you have an offer. Being in another firm's process tells a recruiter you're active. It doesn't give them a date to work against, and a date is usually what gets a recruiting team to move.

What I'd do now is ask each firm you're still waiting on how long their process normally takes from first round to decision. That shows you which process is the tight one, and you don't need to name the other firm to ask.

If the tier-2 offer arrives, ask them for a decision window before you reply. Then tell the other firms the exact deadline and that you'd like to finish their process if they can fit it in. Some will speed up and some won't. Before you send those emails, decide whether you'd accept the tier-2 offer if the others can't move, because that answer shapes how hard you push.

Being close to your first offer is great. This situation is very common and Recruiters are aware of it or often ask proactively. 

I would communicate it openly to them. If you are able to attend earlier Interview days and they have availability, they are usually happy to arrange that.

Additionally I recommend to be open with the company who might give you the first offer. Let them know you are in different processes and might need time to decide. They also know about that situation and are aware that many candidates are in the same situation. Usually, they give you some time to make your decision. 

Of course they prefer to win someone over who is convinced (and not because it is the offer the person has to take). And asking for time is definitely better than canceling the contract afterwards (not recommended).

Hi there,

Congrats on what is sounding like a successful recruiting journey so far!

Yes, you absolutely can/should inform them. Just say you have an interview process with another firm, but that they are your top choice (if that is true) so you'd like to accelerate the process with them if possible.

Good luck!

If you're bringing interviews forward, make sure you're ready for them! A few things I'd use for reading and practice:

• How to Shift Your Mindset to Ace the Case
• Dos and Don'ts in a Case Interview
• Bain 1st Round: Last Mile Delivery
• Bain + BCG: Hot Wheels

Hi there, 

You can inform them that you have interview in parallel with a different firm and that the process is more advanced, so you're kindly asking whether there's any way they could also move up your interview day. 

Most firms are accommodating with these things. It's just important to be transparent and polite. 

Best,
Cristian

Hey there :)

Absolutely, you can reach out already. You don't need to have an offer in hand to mention that you're currently interviewing with another firm and would appreciate an accelerated timeline. Just be transparent about where you are in the process and explain that you want to manage the timelines properly. Having an actual offer will usually give you more leverage, but recruiters may still be willing to accommodate your request. I'd contact them sooner rather than later!

Best, Alessa :)