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How to ask MBB recruiter to prolong the interview for several months?

Bain BCG HR MBB McKinsey

Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, I agree that the best way forward is to directly talk to your HR contact. With a request like this, you do not run the risk of being disqualified for some reason. The worst case scenario is that they will only ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Response Time

BCG BCG Case Interview HR MBB rejection

Most recent answer on Mar 06, 2024

Udayan

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Udayan

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gave the best answer on Mar 05, 2024

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Hi, sorry to hear about the long wait time. In my opinion that is one of the hardest parts of the interview process. In general I would say only a rejection is a rejection. There are many moving parts to an interview pr ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 06, 2024 on Mar 06, 2024
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How to ask MBB recruiter to prolong the interview for several months?

Bain BCG HR MBB McKinsey

Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024

gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2024

Hi there, You can simply say that! Explain that you would like more time to put your best forward. Check with them that this is ok AND tell them you're happy to proceed and make it work if they cannot move the date. And ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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Response time HR

Most recent answer on Dec 14, 2023

Moritz

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Moritz

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gave the best answer on Dec 14, 2023

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Hi there, First of all, this is good news! Is it appropriate to send a follow-up email, or is this response time considered normal? These two things are not mutually exclusive. From my point of view, the (non-)response ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 14, 2023 on Dec 14, 2023
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BCG Personal Fit

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Oct 13, 2017

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Hi Rob, usual topics for BCG are leadership, flexibility, teamwork and tenacity. In practice, questions will be mostly the same. The usual differentiator between other firms is: “Why BCG?”. Many people provide a gen ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 10, 2023 on Nov 10, 2023
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Can following up too much hurt my chances?

HR recruiting

Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023

ALEXANDRE

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ALEXANDRE

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gave the best answer on Nov 07, 2023

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Hi, Following up should not significantly impact your chances in the recruitment process. It's essential to recognize that both the tier-2 firm and the recruiter have their schedules, but you also have your commitments ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 10, 2023 on Nov 10, 2023
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Quite upset that HR never reply emails

Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023

Raj

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Raj

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gave the best answer on Oct 31, 2023

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Hi there, I understand your frustration with not receiving responses from the HR contacts you have reached out to. While it can be disappointing when you don't receive a reply, it's important to keep in mind that HR tea ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Deloitte - Organisation Transformation case study

case study Deloitte HR

Most recent answer on Sep 24, 2023

gave the best answer on Sep 24, 2023

Hi there, STAR refers to fit/behavioral NOT case studies. Your question seriously concerns me as it tells me you're coming in quite blind to this. Remember that case interviews take weeks/months to prepare for. Hire a c ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 24, 2023 on Sep 24, 2023
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Can I ask for my resume review to be sped up to accommodate graduate school?

Question edited on Aug 29, 2023

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2023

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, if you need an answer in a timely manner in order to make a significant decision, then yes, you should absolutely contact HR. You have nothing to lose here. In the current environment, I would err on the side ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 29, 2023 on Aug 29, 2023
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Would referral help?

Most recent answer on Aug 09, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Aug 09, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! If they rejected you, a referral won't make a difference at this point. But you can use this as an opportunity to wonder why the application didn't work out. The referral could be a reason. Or the CV. Or mayb ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 09, 2023 on Aug 09, 2023
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Interview experienced hire

HR recruiting

Most recent answer on Jan 14, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Jan 14, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: It's understandable that you are feeling frustrated with the lack of response from McK ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 14, 2023 on Jan 14, 2023
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job offer rejection

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Most recent answer on Jan 02, 2023

gave the best answer on Dec 30, 2022

Hi there, I see no downside risk here at all! I think you should indeed give her a call and explain the new situation. Make sure that she understands you truly want to work at the firm and are not changing your mind for ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 02, 2023 on Jan 02, 2023
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BCG Behavioural interview

BCG HR MBB

Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2022

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Dec 01, 2022

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Hi there, Q: I have an interview with BCG HR European Office in the next days about the behavioural part, some experience / info about the type of questions? Common fit questions you may expect in a consulting interview ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 01, 2022 on Dec 01, 2022
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Timeline for Relocation or Signing Bonus after Accepting Offer

Final Round HR MBB McKinsey McKinsey Final Round offer relocating relocation Sign on Bonus start-date

Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022

gave the best answer on Oct 17, 2022

Hi there, You should get the relocation bonus within 1-2 months. (whereas sign-on bonus is when you sign). It's worth looking at the contract itself as these terms will be specified (you can also directly ask the recrui ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Telling a half-truth to HR about another offer

HR MBB MBB Interviewing Scheduling offer tier2

Most recent answer on Oct 19, 2022

gave the best answer on Oct 12, 2022

Hi there, This is not going to be an inquisition… You tell MBB that you have another offer but are still interested in them. Flag that the offer has a deadline and you'd like to speed up the process. They respond with “ ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 19, 2022 on Oct 19, 2022
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Should I chat with HR via LinkedIn?

HR McKinsey

Most recent answer on Aug 15, 2022

Emily

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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad

Emily

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gave the best answer on Aug 14, 2022

Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad

Email her at work - always go via the official routes. Linked in is a personal networking site, not a place to conduct business. Chances are she won’t check it often and, if she does, it can be irritating to have what f ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 15, 2022 on Aug 15, 2022
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McKinsey: 30 min call with HR

HR McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2022

Florian

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Florian

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gave the best answer on Jul 07, 2022

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Hey there, This happens mostly in the US and a couple of European offices. There are two things that can happen: 1. Introduction call with a focus on fit HR wants to go over a couple of details of your application and d ... (read entire answer)

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Does HR have any influence on selection process after moving to interviews?

GPA HR

Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2022

gave the best answer on Jun 12, 2022

Hi Daniel, Simply put, no. Your GPA is not going to affect whether you get an offer now. This all on you now and based on your interview performance. The GPA is a part of your resume/application for getting in the door ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 14, 2022 on Jun 14, 2022
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HR/Change Transformation Case Study Sample Questions?

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Most recent answer on May 27, 2022

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on May 25, 2022

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, There are a few HR cases on PrepLounge as well. You can check this one I wrote, for instance: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/intermediate/gold-mine-despera ... (read entire answer)

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on May 27, 2022 on May 27, 2022
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MBB firm keeps pushing back interview

1st round interview HR

Most recent answer on May 11, 2022

Afonso

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A. Partner @ Bain | 100% personal success rate | +100 REAL Interviews | 6y consulting recruiting xp | Transition xp

Afonso

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gave the best answer on May 10, 2022

A. Partner @ Bain | 100% personal success rate | +100 REAL Interviews | 6y consulting recruiting xp | Transition xp

Hi there, and sorry to hear the uncomfortable situation you find yourself. I must say though this situations happens quite often, for several different reasons: Market slowdown and consequently unstable market situation ... (read entire answer)

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