Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on conducting all interview rounds with Bain!

I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:

• While I can completely understand your ambition to read between the lines and as such control the situation, I would highly advise you not to do so since you essentially no longer control it. Moreover, even if the interviewer actually meant to give you a hint, he/she will not be the only person to decide whether you will receive an offer or not.
• Instead, I would highly advise you to distract yourself in the meantime by spending time with family and friends, pursuing a hobby, or applying, preparing, and interviewing with other strategy consulting companies.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to address your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

“Hope to see you soon” means nothing. Asking offices and recruiters is a better sign.

However, please please stop palying the game of predicitons.

Just literally stop thinking about the outcome now.

It is out of your hands. No amount of analysis or pondering over it will get you an answer. You will know when you know.

Focus your energy, effort, and brainpower on applying to other firms and prepping for other interviews! Hope for the best and prep for the worst.

Good luck!

The challenge with reading into particular statements is that it is hard to see it in a holistic context. It could be that the partner is asking it as part of a standard set of questions or it could be that the partner is genuinely interested to staff you in their team.

You are ultimately the best judge of how things went. All you have said indicate that the process went well. All the best to you.

Udayan

I'm afraid that I really don't recommend trying to read into what the interviewers said to you. At McKinsey we were always trained not to give any explicitly positive or negative feedback as you don't know how the other interview that the candidate has had, has gone. It may be that they were great in yours and bombed the other one, you don't want to get their hopes up and then have them dashed. 

However, as an interviewer it's really hard not to say something positive! So it may well mean that you've done great, it may also mean that they were trying to say goodbye in an encouraging way. The lesson is, don't read into it. Laser focus on your last interview and worry about what comes afterwards, afterwards. 

Good luck!

Hi there,

the signals you got are definitely positive. However, you will need some patience and have to wait until you get the final feedback - it should not take too long.

Good luck!

Andreas

Hi there, 

Don't read too much into this. 

Something it just takes a while for them to get back to you. 

In case the interviews went well and you're about to start soon, here are two guides to help you become a distinctive consultant:

• Free Guide: How to Become A Distinctive Consultant
• Free Guide: How to Manage for Lifestyle in Consulting

Best,
Cristian

All of that is common and has no meaning whatsoever.

I would go through the whole process even with candidates I felt didn't stand a chance - as my peers could for some reason disagree. And in any case it would be polite of me to do so.