MBB Interviews Follow-up

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New answer on Dec 07, 2021
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Anonymous A asked on Dec 05, 2021

Hi 

I had my first round of interviews with Bain around 2 weeks ago. I emailed HR last week to follow up but still haven't heard back from them. Shall I email again or wait for their response?

I also checked my application portal at Bain. Till yesterday, I couldn't apply for new roles. The application portal used to say “you cannot apply for new roles, since you already have an application in process.” However, I checked the portal again today, and it didn't give me any such message. I was able to apply for new roles. Does that mean I am rejected?

Should I still follow up with HR or is there no hope now?

Thanks

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Ian
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replied on Dec 05, 2021
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Hi there,

Please wait! 2 weeks is a perfectly reasonable time for them to take.

I would wait another full 1-2 weeks before following up again. When you do, try to call instead of email.

There is hope, but you should not reach out to HR just yet.

Fingers crossed for you!

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Clara
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replied on Dec 07, 2021
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Hello!

It´s extremely rare, since MBB always do follow up, with good or bad news. 
So yes, ABSOLUTELY, reach out to HR, since it´s them doing a terrible job here. 

Best of luck, hope it´s a missunderstanding

Cheers, 

Clara

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