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BCG recruiting process after round 1

Hi everyone, 

I have a question regarding BCG recruiting process. Does every candidate that goes through round 1 receives a call from HR regarding feedback about the interviews? or is it only the candidates that pass to the next round? After my first round of interviews last week, I received an email to request a call with me to give me feedback but they didn't say if I passed or not. 

Thank you!

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Ian
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on Sep 28, 2020
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

If you're trying to figure out whether that email is a "good" or "bad" news email, unfortunately we don't know!

BCG does indeed try to call every candidate. As such, you should not expect one response nor the other.

Rather, be prepared for both, and, regardless of the answer, ask if they had any feedback for areas of improvement / strengths!

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Coach
on Sep 28, 2020
Experienced strategy consultant

Hi,

At least in South East Asia, the BCG practice is that everyone will get a feedback regardless whether you pass the interview or not.

All the best :) 

Clara
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on Sep 28, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hi!

Overall yes, at least, that is the theory. 

Furthermore, in many offices they would call and give feedback even in the event that you don´t pass round. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

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on Sep 28, 2020

Agree with Iman. Accross firms and regions, you typically get a call from one of your interviewers with the result and detailed feedback and recommmendations on how to improve. Even if you are not invited to the second round.

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on Sep 29, 2020

Dear A,

I can't say for sure, what does that mean, because, almost every candidate applying to BCG recieves feedback. So my advice to you - not to be overwhelmed with illusion and be prepared to any decision. 

Best,
André

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Mehdi
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on Oct 03, 2020
BCG | Received offers from all MBB & Tier 1Firms | Supporting you secure your top tier consulting offer

Hi there,

Just to confirm that you should be receiving feedback no matter what the recruiting decision is.

Best,

Mehdi

Emily
Coach
on Sep 29, 2020
9 years in MBB Southeast Asia & China| 8 years as MBB interviewer | Free intro call

Everyone interviewed would get a call regarding feedback. You would find out the result when they call you. 

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