How is the recruitment decision made after final round?

Hi there,

The answer depend on the size of the firm.

Usually the bigger is the firm the more structured is the decision process. For example in MBBs, the interviewers have a detailed grid for each interview that they need to fill, then after each round they debrief with HR and decide to go to the next round or not. In boutiques, the decision can be only made by the partner you see at the end without any discussion with HR.

Nevertheless what you can have in mind is that usually the decision are made at each round with at least the interviewer(s) having a debrief meaning that at each round it's like a restart and that the final decision will be made by the interviewers you see at the last round without asking to the interviewers you've seen at the previous rounds.

My answer point by point:

- The last interviewers with sometimes HR

- Depends on the firm, MBBs and Tier 2 having metrics

- If you have a strong no at any round it's usually a final no.

Hope this helps

Hi there,

Try not to worry about that which you cannot control. That said.

Who makes the final recruitment decision? Is it usually just one key partner, or typically all interviewers will set up a call to discuss and reach a consensus?

They all do together. 

- How is the decision made? Is it usually based on written forms that interviewers have completed, or is it based on a discussion without a right “metric”?

All interviewers in a given round decide. Every firm does it slightly differently, but it's based on group decision. Often discussion occurs.

- If 4 endorses hiring me, while 1 does not, do I still have a chance to get the offer?

100% you still have a chance! 4 awesome interviews and 1 bad one is honestly a totally ok outcome.

Hi there,

First of all, every consulting firm has its own recruiting decision making process. To your questions:

1) Who makes the final recruitment decision? Is it usually just one key partner, or typically all interviewers will set up a call to discuss and reach a consensus?

Based on my personal experience, MBB have consensus calls the most of the times, tier-2 / big-4 depends heavily on the partner opening the position

2) How is the decision made? Is it usually based on written forms that interviewers have completed, or is it based on a discussion without a right “metric”?

Again, in my experience, MBB have standard markers to frame decision discussions while tier-2 / big-4 might be a little more informal

3) If 4 endorses hiring me, while 1 does not, do I still have a chance to get the offer?

It sounds to me you have pretty good chances. In MBB at least, you would probably be requested to do another interview to solve any doubt during your process.

You can check how the recruiting process works from an internal MBB perspective here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mbb-hiring-hacks-behind-the-curtain-secrets

Best,

Alberto

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Hi,

At BCG, the final decision is made by the interviewers of the final round. 

Generally, you need to have high scores/evaluation across every single round. That is why its so hard to break into consulting, esp MBB.

Lastly - its out of your control now. You've done your best, so wait for the results.

Typically, interviewers get together with HR to calibrate the decision. HR has no decision authority, rather plays the moderator. It happens frequently that among interviewers there are different opinions as to whether it is a hire or turndown. This is why these debriefs are important to calibrate the decision to reach a joint hire/turndown agreement. 4 yes and 1 no is very likely a hire unless there are value concerns. Warm regards, Frederic 

1. The final recruitment decision is typically made by a group of interviewers, including partners and senior consultants. It is not usually just one key partner who makes the decision.
2. The decision-making process involves a combination of written evaluations and a discussion among the interviewers. Each interviewer provides their individual assessment based on the interview performance, and these evaluations serve as a starting point for the discussion.
3. If you receive mixed endorsements, there is still a chance to receive an offer. The decision will depend on the overall evaluation and consensus reached during the discussion among the interviewers. They will consider the strengths and weaknesses highlighted by each interviewer and assess your fit for the role and the firm.

Hi there!

Congrats on getting this far! This is an amazing achievement in and of itself. 

Needless to say, the process differs from firm to firm, so I can provide you here with how it typically goes.

For the final decision, usually all interviewers get together on a call. They each give a go / no-go decision. If they don't all agree, then there's a discussion. In a tie situation, usually, the hiring Partner from that office makes the decision (though most often if some interviewers disagree then it's a no-go). Each interviewer is meant to argue their position and present reasons that underpin it. 

Best,

Cristian

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