Hello,
I would 100% ask and explain your rationale, too.
When I was an interviewer at McKinsey, we commonly had people ask for various reasons, the main one being that they need more time to prepare, and this is looked upon favorably. It demonstrates maturity and self-awareness. Also, we frequently advised people to take extra time to prepare because we wanted them to succeed and knew that they needed more time in order to do so.
Furthermore, if you give the strong reason that provided in your question, they will likely accommodate you even if they wouldn't otherwise do so (likely due to constraints within their annual recruiting cycle). Again, they want you to succeed and also to have a good experience.
So go ahead. I hope everything works out well for you!
Allen
Hello,
I would 100% ask and explain your rationale, too.
When I was an interviewer at McKinsey, we commonly had people ask for various reasons, the main one being that they need more time to prepare, and this is looked upon favorably. It demonstrates maturity and self-awareness. Also, we frequently advised people to take extra time to prepare because we wanted them to succeed and knew that they needed more time in order to do so.
Furthermore, if you give the strong reason that provided in your question, they will likely accommodate you even if they wouldn't otherwise do so (likely due to constraints within their annual recruiting cycle). Again, they want you to succeed and also to have a good experience.
So go ahead. I hope everything works out well for you!
Allen
I'm in a similar situation, can I ask you what was the outcome? thanks! — Anonymous C on Nov 27, 2020 (edited)
Hi there, they postponed my interview by two days. I believe this is because BA offers are given out mid December. Best of luck to you! — Anonymous A on Nov 30, 2020
Thank you - wish you the best! — Anonymous C on Dec 01, 2020