Mckinsey First Round - Haven't heard back

McKinsey first round
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Anonymous A asked on Sep 18, 2021

Hi there, 

I completed my first round of interview with Mckinsey on Tuesday, where the interviewer mentioned that I will potentially hear back latest by the end of the week. However, I have not received any news since then. Could that mean that my chances to progress might be lower? Thanks !

 

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Hagen
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updated an answer on Sep 19, 2021
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Hi there,

This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it:

While generally speaking, the earlier the feedback the better, there exist several reasons why it might take longer (than anticipated), e.g. there is a technical issue with the results of the McKinsey Imbellus or your first round interviewer hasn't yet found the time to provide or discuss your performance.

In case you want a more detailed discussion on the best way to prepare for the second round at McKinsey, please feel free to contact me directly.

I hope this helps,

Hagen

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Anonymous A on Sep 20, 2021

Hi Hagen, Thanks for the offer! Glad to say that I was progressed through for the 2nd and final round so will reach out to you soon regarding the prep work that has to be done :)

Hagen on Sep 20, 2021

Hi there, first of all, congratulations on being progressed to the final round! Absolutely, please feel free to contact me directly whenever you want. Best, Hagen

Francesco
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replied on Sep 19, 2021
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Hi there,

Really difficult to say:

  • Usually, the earlier you hear back, the better
  • However, there could be several reasons why the feedback may be postponed (busy consultants, delays in completing the process for other candidates, holidays)

If you don’t hear back within one week, you can contact HR and ask for feedback, there is no issue with that.

Best,

Francesco

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Anonymous A on Sep 20, 2021

Hi Francesco, thanks for your input. Glad to share that they have decided to progress my application forward to the 2nd and final round soon!

Ian
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Hi there,

Try not to worry too much here - a lot of reasons exist for why the call-back may be delayed.

Just practice patience. If they don't get back to you by mid/late next week, feel free to send them a followup email.

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Jess on Sep 20, 2021

Hi Ian, That's what I did today and got a call immediately from one of my interviewers :)

Calvin
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replied on Sep 19, 2021
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I suggest that you follow up directly with HR since it has past the end of week already (completely fine to do so). There are many potential reasons for a delay.

Good luck! Please let me know how it goes 

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Agrim
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There is absolutely no correlation, my friend.

Just be a bit more patient. “No news” is “no news”. Don't read much into it.

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Jess on Sep 20, 2021

Hi Agrim, Sure, will definitely take note on this! Though it is definitely nerve wrecking having to wait for the news over the long week

Florian
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Hey there,

Simply put, you are still in the game and the delay has nothing to do with the potential outcome of the interview; likely just busy interviewers.

Cheers,

Florian

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Anonymous A on Sep 20, 2021

Hi Florian, Couldn't agree more. Got called back today so it is all good now :)

Sofia
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Hello,

Please don't worry - as other experts have pointed out, no news is just no news, and there are plenty of reasons as to why the response might be taking a bit longer, this is absolutely no indication of a rejection. If it takes more than a few weeks, there's no harm in reaching out to your recruiter to see whether they have an update.

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Anonymous B replied on Sep 20, 2021

How was your imbellus Result? I totally bombed it hence I’m not expecting a call.

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Jess on Sep 20, 2021

I wasn't sure how I did for my Imbellus test as I failed one of the mini games but the recruiting team got back to me the next day that they will be offering me the interview opportunity. So don't worry too much about it !

Anonymous B on Sep 20, 2021

What do you mean when you say you failed the minigame? I was just able to cross the 15th step in the last stage

Antonello
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replied on Sep 21, 2021
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Hi!

I wouldn't say that. Reach out to them if you don't hear back within a week.

Best,

Anto

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Cristian
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replied on Jul 31, 2023
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Hi there, 

Answer times vary widely. You can expect anything from the same day until 2 weeks later. 

Anything beyond two weeks is somewhat suspicious but you should still reach out and ask for an update on your application.

Best,
Cristian

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