Soft Ghosting ?

Question

Hi everyone,

I had an initial Talent Acquisition call with AlixPartners on a role I’m genuinely excited about. The call went well, and I followed up via email on after a week to express continued interest and ask about next steps.

I haven’t heard anything back no update, no rejection, nothing. I’m starting to wonder if this is a soft ghosting situation, which is surprising coming from a firm with such a strong reputation for professionalism.

Has anyone had a similar experience with AlixPartners recently? Is it common for them to go quiet at this stage? Should I consider this a dead end or just wait a little longer?

Appreciate any insights or advice!

Thanks,

Answer 1

Sorry to hear that.

If just a week has passed, I wouldn’t worry too much. It’s likely that they will get back to you soon, and if not, you could follow up again in a week or two.

In any case, since it’s out of your hands, I would suggest putting your efforts towards other firms / applications.

Answer 2

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with AlixPartners thus far!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation:

I would strongly advise you not to worry. Consulting firms will always provide feedback, even if there is a delay in their response. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you'll hear back soon and with a positive reply!

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming AlixPartners interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Answer 3

hey there!

It's not uncommon to experience delays, especially with lean recruiting teams or shifting business needs. While it's frustrating, a slow response doesn’t always mean rejection. If it’s been over 10–14 days since your follow-up, one more polite nudge is fine. If there's still no reply after that, it’s okay to move forward while keeping the door open.

Alessa

Answer 4

That's strange.

I don't see any value to reading into it this way.

It's also likely that they are busy or that they are prioritising other things. Though I fully agree that it comes across as not being professional.

Follow-up again in a week or two.

Otherwise, put more effort into applications with other firms. It's important to go broad, especially now that the hiring market is struggling a bit.

Here's a guide that you might find helpful:

Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy

Best,
Cristian