McK Decision after Final Round

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Anonymous A asked on Aug 04, 2020

Hi all,

Just a quick question regarding the results call. Who communicates the outcome after the final interview? HR or the partner?

Many thanks in advance

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Robert
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replied on Aug 05, 2020
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HI Anonymous,

Usually McKinsey aims for the 'real' people involved in the interviews, but sometimes due to admin reasons it's also HR calling. So no 100% certainty here.

If it's not HR, at least you can try to push for some more insights and feedback (irrelevant from the outcome) - McKinsey is usually rather scarce in that, but at least it's worth trying to squeeze out at least a bit of feedback!

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

Robert

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Ian
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replied on Aug 04, 2020
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Hi there,

The Partners always called or emailed me after the interview. However it is also not uncommon for HR to contact you.

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Anonymous on Aug 04, 2020

Thanks for your answer, Ian. So a Feedback session with a partner does not indicate a positive or negative outcome in your opinion? How long does these calls last for? Thanks for you insights!

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Ian on Aug 06, 2020

Correct, it does not indicate a positive or negative outcome. With this, and moving forward in life, try not to read too much into anything you can't change before it happens...not worth the stress/worrying :). Calls are normally quick. 5 minutes

Anonymous B replied on Aug 04, 2020

Mostly Partners although once it was HR for me. Always good news

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Anonymous replied on Aug 06, 2020

Dear A,

Ideally it's a partner who communicate you the outcomes, but it might me also an HR. So be ok with that.

Wish you best of luck,
André

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Gaurav
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Hi there,

Basically partners communicate with candidates after the interview, but it could also be HR.

Do you need any further help?

All the best,

GB

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