BCG application - shortlisted candidate

Question

I applied for BCG as an experienced hire 3 weeks ago. Didn't receive update.

Therefore I emailed 2 HRs asking for status update.

One of the HRs replied: You have been shortlisted, team will contact you on the next steps.

The other HR replied: *** (Another HR's name) has screened your resume, he is looking forward to connecting with you.

Then I emailed the third HR who screened my CV, saying I'm willing to speak with him etc.

But there is no reply from that HR.

It's been 2 days. I know that it takes time for them to reply, but I'm wondering if "you have been shortlisted" necessarily lead to interview?

I'm eager for this role thus being a bit paranoid for this application.

(edited)

4 answers

Sort by

Upvotes
Date ascending
Date descending

Answer 1

Best Answer

Marco-Alexander

Expert

replied on Oct 02, 2019

Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Horvath, zeb)

Hi Anonym,

three weeks is quite a long time and the feedback so far is not really meaningful. I understand that this situation can make you nervous.

Nevertheless, you have now done everything possible to make the best of it and remembered HR. I wouldn't exaggerate and now just wait a week or two.

Good luck!

Best regards
Marco-Alexander

Answer 2

Francesco

Prep4Success Expert

Content Creator

replied on Oct 02, 2019

#1 Expert for Coaching Sessions (2.500+) | 1.100+ Reviews with 100% Recommendation Rate | Ex BCG | 6+ Years Coaching Experience

Hi Anonymous,

if you have been shortlisted, you should move to the next step in the process (not necessarily the case interview – it may be a test or an HR interview). I would recommend not to contact HR further at this stage. In case they don’t contact you in two/three weeks, you can simply follow-up at that time.

Best,

Francesco

Answer 3

Udayan

Expert

updated his answer on Oct 02, 2019

Ex McKinsey EM with 7 years of recruiting experience/ received all 3 MBB offers/Real MBB cases

I understand your anxiety in getting information and know it's not easy. The best thing to do would be to wait a week before emailing them again.

I would caution against reading too much into words such as short listed. People often say one thing and mean another, and you'll get caught up in word interpretation. Maybe you can ask someone you know at BCG to also follow up on your behalf?

(edited)

Answer 4

Vlad

Expert

replied on Oct 02, 2019

McKinsey / Accenture / Got all BIG3 offers / More than 300 real MBB cases / Harvard Business School

Hi,

"Shortlisted" is not the official definition so nobody can give you guarantee you an interview based on these words. You should wait

Best

BCG application - shortlisted candidate

Related BootCamp article(s)

Interviewer-Led vs Candidate-Led cases

Related case(s)

BCG Questions

Similar questions

BCG application - shortlisted candidate

Related BootCamp article(s)

Interviewer-Led vs Candidate-Led cases

Related case(s)

BCG Questions

Similar questions

Related companies

Get started now - for free

Log in now