Hi everyone!
My friend and I all applied for the ACI position for the Bain Chicago office, and he got the first round interview invitation today, while I didn't.
How's the interview invitation timeline going? I am super nervous because I have better internship experience and also get referrals, while still didn't get an interview invitation.
Hi there,
My candidates are all starting to get interview invites, so this week (and next) are definitely the make-or-break weeks.
I'm not going to tell you that you're fine. We don't know. But, you're not out of the running yet.
Remember, everything about applications is odds and probabilities. Maybe you had an 80% chance and they had a 30% chance. Unfortunately that's how it works!
Sit tight and see - you are not out of the running yet.
Remember, it is so important to not put all your eggs in one basket. I applied to 30 firms when I was recruiting. Please network and apply to as many firms as you reasonably can.
Additionally, keep preparing for interviews - don't wait until you find out!
Here's some case reading: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case
And some fit reading: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question
Hello,
I know it must be about a stressful situation, but hang tight! If you applied via a referral, you are likely in a different recruiting stream altogether. As other experts have pointed out, interview invites don't all come at the same time, so don't worry too much if it's only been a few days. I should point out that neither a referral nor extensive internship experience will guarantee an offer or even a first round invite - a lot depends on luck, perception of your fit, and so on. But in any case, it's too early to say what is going on yet - try not to worry too much and keep prepping! Best of luck!
Hi there,
If you have not received a formal rejection, you may still be in the game. In terms of your question:
Q: How's the interview invitation timeline going?
For what concerns McKinsey and Bain entry-level US, I just heard back from a candidate I am helping and she got interview invitations already. For BCG I am helping someone who has interviews scheduled as well, but that’s for an MBA summer internship.
Good luck!
Francesco
Hello!
Don´t worry, they don´t send all the interviews at the same time, since they need to secure time with consultants first -and this gets busier in the summer time.
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
Hi there,
Wouldn’t worry about it - though I can certainly see why you do.
These things aren’t synchronized and since you applied through a referral, you‘re not even in the same process.
Hang in there, you’ll hear soon! Best of luck!
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