BCG Dubai - Feedback on hold

Question

Hello,

I completed the interview process for the SA position (generalist) at BCG mid February, but I am still waiting for the feedback.

I reached out to HR already couple of times. First time they said they were still completing interviews with other candidates. Second time they said they were recalibrating the results and that feedback would have been provided soon.

Now, almost 3 months since my last round interview date have passed but no feedback yet. My referral (partner at the firm) told me it might be due to the global economic downturn, but I am seeing people still getting offers and/or negative outcomes. I have two friends who applied more or less during the same period, and, one of them have been rejected one week after his last interview, while the other is also still waiting for a feedback after 2 months.

Is anyone in the same situation or knows what might be the reason for this huge delay? If that is a rejection, why would they wait for 3 months to communicate it? If the outcome is positive, why don't they tell me, even if potentially I need to wait longer to start the job?

Many thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Hi,

Long delays like this at BCG Dubai are unfortunately not unusual right now, hiring is slower due to market uncertainty and headcount approvals taking longer, even if interviews are completed.
It does not automatically mean rejection, if it were a clear no, you likely would have heard already; you are probably on a waiting list.

Stay in light touch with HR once every few weeks, but also keep exploring other options so you stay in control.