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I had three interviews in one day - 2 Principals and 1 Partner. As per the HR, the feedback was mixed, hence, I had one more interview (under performed) with a senior Partner.

Senior Partner mentioned “they would get back to me shortly and communicate next steps”.

It has been more than 12 hours, no communication from the HR team so far (they have been very proactive till now). 

How should I read into this and the fact that they required one more interview to take a decision?

 

 

Edit - got offer letter after 3 weeks :)

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am 29. Jan. 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

A 12-hour period is not enough to drive conclusions. I know cases where an offer was extended one week after the last interview.

I think you know already why they asked for the extra interview – they were not sure about your performance in the previous three given the mixed feedback. 

Unfortunately at this stage, you cannot do much more than wait. If you don’t hear from them within 1 week it is totally fine to follow up.

Good luck!

Francesco 

Anonym C
am 29. Jan. 2022
Hi Francesco, thank you for your response. Based on your experience, if a firm had to reject a candidate, how long it takes? Is it wrong to assume 'rejection would be a straightforward decision, hence can be communicated quickly'?
am 29. Jan. 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, there is no pre-defined timeline for rejection. As mentioned, from your side what you can do is to wait one week and follow up after that with HR if there is no news. Hope this helps
Anonym C
am 19. Feb. 2022
got the offer :)
am 19. Feb. 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Well done, congratulations! Very happy to hear that :)
Clara
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am 28. Jan. 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Nothing to worry at all, 12h is really no time. 

The people who interviewed you need to get together and deliberate, and agendas can be a nightmare!

I would only reach out after 2-3 days  

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

am 28. Jan. 2022
Thanks Clara for your response. They had these discussions already after the initial 3 interviews - unfortunately they could not conclude on my candidature. and I had to appear one more interview.

Given this context, I think the decision making process after the last interview should be quite straight forward, especially (and unfortunately) when I feel I tremendously underperformed :x

I have little hopes, just want a closure to get some peace.
Ian
Coach
am 29. Jan. 2022
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

It has been 12 hours! Please relax…there is nothing to read into yet :)

Of course, it will all depends on how well you did in that last interview. That said, be patience. Wait at least a week or two before you reach out.

Good luck!

Moritz
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am 29. Jan. 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | High impact sessions + FREE materials & exercises

No worries regarding time!

Especially if the last interview was with a Senior Partner, HR have to get hold of them first to get appropriate feedback. Not the easiest thing based on my own experience…

Fingers crossed!

Anonym C
am 30. Jan. 2022
Thanks Moritz for the response. Any idea if the turn around time for 'in case you're rejected' and 'in case you're selected' is same or different?
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