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Does anyone know when do candidates get invited for an interview after finishing an online test?

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New answer on Oct 16, 2020
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Anonymous A asked on Oct 14, 2020

I have finished my online test for MBB few days ago, (week earlier than the deadline) and wondering when does a result usually comes out whether I got invited for interviews or not.

It would be great if anyone can share their experience:)

Thank you!

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Francesco
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replied on Oct 14, 2020
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Hi there,

It depends on the company/test but in general I agree with Henning, it usually takes a couple of weeks to be notified.

If you are talking about the Imbellus, they normally follow-up within 2 weeks.

Best,
Francesco

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Seeun on Oct 14, 2020

Thank you francesco!

Henning
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replied on Oct 14, 2020
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They usually get back within 1-2 weeks, so give them some more time. If they didn't inform you about the outcome after 2 weeks, you can reach out to HR and check wtih them.

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Seeun on Oct 14, 2020

thank you henning!

Ian
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Hi there,

Patience! It should come out in the next few weeks. If it hasn't by then, you can reach out.

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Robert
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Hi Anonymous,

There is no absolute global rule for that when exactly you get notified/invited for interviews.

Recruiting processes are nowadays working significantly slower since start of the pandemic - sometimes seems to be even planned like that to have more candidates in the loop so that firms have a larger pool of candidates to hire from whenever they have better visibility about budgets and projects for the next couple of months and quarters.

Unless you have a strong reason to do it earlier, I'd give 2 weeks of time after the deadline before politely inquiring about your application status. And please don't email and wonder why you still don't get an answer for another few weeks - just grab your phone and call your recruiting contact.

Hope this helps - if so, please be so kind to give it a thumbs-up with the green upvote button below!

Robert

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Gaurav
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replied on Oct 16, 2020
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This depends on whether you are part of campus hiring or it's hiring when you have applied for a specific job on the website.

In terms of bulk-hiring (or campus hiring) cases there, the butch process and the results are announced at once to have a little bit of coordination in the process. So the process, who is coordinating from your university side, would be a better person to connect with. It normally takes 2-3 weeks to come back with an answer.

For that, you should keep in mind 10-15 days for wait time. Even within that time, if the company doesn't reach you out, then it's a good idea to go back to the recruiter and check if you have gone through or if there is any hold up for any reason.

If you have performed well, then no need to worry, and if you have this time, then invest this time in preparation.

All the best,
GB

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