Hey there,

You should definitely reschedule and not get pressured into attending the interviews with one-day notice. This is true for any job and even more so for MBB interviews. I would ask them politely (preferably on the phone) to set a date a couple of weeks in the future so you can arrange your work/ study situation.

• Describe your situation and highlight that you have a schedule that can't be changed on short notice
• Propose alternative dates or time slots in a couple of weeks time
• Highlight again your desire to work for them and that by feeling rushed you might not be able to get the best preparation in

All the best with you applications!

Cheers,

Florian

If you feel ready & confident with your preparation, just go ahead with it and get it done with sooner. But I agree that giving one day notice is not cool on their part. 

Otherwise agree with what other coaches have said & its better to postpone.

Have a look at this thread for managing nerves before & during the interview: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/dealing-with-nervousness-10452

Hi there,

This is a big lesson to learn (for yourself and other candidates) to be ready to interview when you apply. MBB can move fast - you do not want to apply when you still need another 3+ weeks of prep!

That said, if you don't feel ready you don't feel ready. Of course, if you feel that you'd fail the case in your current state, there's no benefit to pushing forward. The only choice is indeed to ask them to interview in 2-3 week's time. It's not ideal, but it shouldn't eliminate you from the process.

Always reschedule an interview if you are not prepared. You only get one real shot at it and you want to ensure that you are ready to give your best performance.

I would suggest calling HR, explaining to them what your schedule typically looks like and asking them if it would be possible to get 1 week or so notice prior to the interview. That is a very reasonable request and they should not have a problem agreeing to it. On their end, they are trying to manage the schedule of partners who can be very busy and often only know their availability close to the interview dates.

Udayan

Yes, it's OK and I would ask them specifically to give you more time in advance. This is quite unprofessional and arrogant in my eyes. They need to respect your schedule, just as they would respect a client's schedule.