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McKinsey Recruiting Timeline Question

Hi!

I am writing this post in regards to a question I have about the McKinsey recruiting timeline.

In short, I applied for the Business Analyst role (I am a final year undergraduate) in Boston, US on 7 September. I got invited to take the problem-solving game, which I then completed on the 12th. Still have not heard back from McKinsey. Is this normal or is it worth following up with recruitment (even if it's a rejection)?

Thanks in advance!

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Udayan
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on Oct 01, 2020
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Nope not normal

Sidi
Coach
on Oct 01, 2020
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 400+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! Just pick up the phone and call them. :)

Cheers, Sidi

Anonymous
on Oct 01, 2020
Thank you for the prompt response Sidi!
on Oct 01, 2020
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Hi there,

It is not normal, usually you hear back 14 days after the Imbellus. I would recommend to followup with HR.

Best,

Francesco

Anonymous A
on Oct 01, 2020
Got it, thank you for the advice Francesco!
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on Oct 01, 2020

It's not. The firms usually follow up with a result, so you should always have ful transparency on where you are. If they haven't let you know about the process I think it's fair to reach out to HR and inquire about next steps.

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Anonymous
on Oct 01, 2020
Agreed. I will contact HR. Thank you Henning!
Mehdi
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on Oct 03, 2020
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Hi there,


I fully agree with the other experts, I would recommend you follow up with HR.

Ian
Coach
on Oct 03, 2020
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi,

Not normal. Unfortunately, it's more likely than not that you have no moved on to the next round. However, I would definitely reach out to them to be sure.

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