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Feedback Call with Interviewer

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New answer on Jul 24, 2021
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Anonymous A asked on Jul 24, 2021

I just passed my 1st round at one of MBB. The interviewer didnt give me written feedback but he offers to have 15 mins call. My questions 

1) How can I maximize this call ?

2) How can I ask the most relevant feedback considering the time is only 15 mins

3) Beside case/fit performance, anything I should discuss ?

Thank you for the advices 

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Florian
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replied on Jul 24, 2021
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Hey there,

Usually, they won't go into much detail.

1+2. Ask specifically for improvement advice + specific examples where you displayed weaknesses and strengths + concrete improvement advice (again with examples to make it clearer for you) + potential recommendations on how to practice going forward

3. Thank the person for their time. That's all.

Cheers,

Florian

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Ian
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replied on Jul 24, 2021
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Hi there,

That's great that they're willing to call - this is a great sign that they're invested in your success!

As a general rule, be polite/curteous and personable. Thank them for their time and say you enjoyed the case/interview. #1 ask them if they have any advice from you on areas to improve. Make sure to dive deep here and ask follow-up questions to best understand what they're really saying.

Congrats and good luck on the 2nd round!

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Antonello
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replied on Jul 24, 2021
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Hi, first of all, congrats on the invitation to the 2nd round! I recommend focusing on feedback about the interview to exactly understand areas of improvement. It will be crucial to demonstrate in the next round to overcome any major issue happened in the previous one

Best,
Antonello

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Ken
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replied on Jul 24, 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Congratulations! I've never heard of written feedback from interviewers.

1. I would try to win over the interviewer where in principle they are assigned to coach you for final round. If they like you, many will offer to have a follow up call for coaching

2. Instead of asking, you should really be listening. The interviewer is the one that understand the selection critiera and process, let them tell you first before you ask too many questions

3. At the end of the day, it's your time. The best outcome for you in this situation is that there is a follow up conversation

Good luck!

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