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Strategy& Application - Screening Phase

Hi all!

I sent an online application to Strategy& almost two months ago and got no answer or rejection email, so far. What does it mean? Also, should I try to contact anyone, and, if so, how can I do that, as I do not have any contact inside the company?

Many thanks for your answers.

A.

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Ian
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on Nov 23, 2020
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

While it doesn't look great, it's not a confirmed rejection by any means!

Definitely check with HR. Looking at the comment, yes you can contact by LinkedIn, though email (or calling) is preferred.

Vlad
Coach
on Nov 23, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

Unfortunately, this happens pretty frequently and this can mean a variety of things:

  • There is a hiring freeze
  • They have not yet checked your application
  • You did not pass and they did not respond

Please contact the recruiters and ask them for the latest status

Best

Anonymous A
on Nov 23, 2020
Hi Vlad, thanks for your answer. I do not think there is a hiring freeze as I applied from their website for a position which was published few days earlier. Do you think I can write to a recruiter on LinkedIn? Cause I do not know anyone working there. Best
Deleted user
on Nov 23, 2020

Hey, which office/location did you apply to? Its not a reject until you officially get one! But 2 months does sound a bit longer than usual. Don't you have any HR or generic recuitment contact you can write to and check?

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on Nov 23, 2020
Hi Adi, thank you for the answer. I applied to Milan / Rome office. I have no ways to contact the firm at the moment. I was wondering if LinkedIn can be a solution. Thanks
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Coach
on Nov 23, 2020
ah! No harm trying Linkedin then. Keep applying to other place too.All the best
Deleted
Coach
on Nov 24, 2020
Experienced strategy consultant

Hi,

It depends on which office you are.

Some geography has a freeze hiring policy due to Covid-19 crisis.

I would suggest you reach out to HR thorugh LinkedIn or internal contact.

on Dec 30, 2020
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, it usually requires up to 3 weeks. However, do not hesitate to contact HR without worrying about bothering them: they are there to help

Best,
Antonello

Gaurav
Coach
on Dec 08, 2020
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there!
I agree with my colleagues that you should better contact the HR manager and he will explain to you what is going on.
Good luck!

GB
 

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