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Anonymous A

on Nov 18, 2019

Global

Yet to hear back from my final interview. Is this normal?

Hello everyone,

I had a final interview with Accenture earlier this month regarding one of their US consultant position. It has been 10 business days so far, but I have not been able to hear from them regarding my candidacy.

During the final interview, the MD mentioned that they are in the process of finalizing some of the pipelines of projects, but, still, is it normal for candidates who completed the final interview with Accenture to receive no communication for this long a time?

Also, I did follow up with the recuriter cordially over email two business days ago. How often do you recommend me to follow up?

Thank you for your help!

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Antonello

Coach

on Nov 18, 2019

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi,
usually, they are faster. I recommend calling HR. Do not worry about bothering them: they are there to help you.

Best,
Antonello

Cristian

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on Oct 31, 2023

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I can understand the concern.

For anybody who is looking into this sort of question, always follow-up when 2 weeks have passed without an answer since the last interivew.

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Cristian

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Francesco

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on Nov 20, 2019

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Hi Anonymous,

in general it is not a great sign, but I know cases where candidates got an offer after one week. I would recommend not to followup too often to avoid to give the impression they are your only alternative.

Best,
Francesco

Deniz

Coach

on Nov 20, 2019

5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 600+ Trainees | 1.3M YouTube Views

Hi,

It is absolutely normal. As you mentioned, they may wait for the pipeline to be confirmed. But as suggested by other experts here, you can contact HR to get an update.

Best,

Deniz

Vlad

Coach

edited on Nov 19, 2019

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

If you followed up and they responded let's say at the beginning of the week, you can follow up early next week

Call the HR if they have not responded yet

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Deleted user

on Sep 14, 2020

Hi A,

There might be some reason for such a long response.

I would not recommend to follow up too often as long as they respond. If not, contact HR to get an update.

Best, André

Deleted user

on Sep 15, 2020

10 business days seems a bit long. I would follow up with HR.