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defer start date

deferred

Most recent answer on Aug 11, 2023

Anonymous A asked on Aug 09, 2023

if I have received a start date for firm for 2024 (hired 2022, graduated 2023) and want to defer for ~6-7 months to complete a nonprofit data fellowship, would this likely be permissible if I asked HR?

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Interview question

BCG BCG Case Interview deferred

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Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi Gaia, A very valid question - what you are asking is a very fair concern between readiness and interview/headcount availability. Ultimately what you are trying to optimize for is the Best level of performance in a ... (read entire answer)

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Recruiter relations during COVID

covid19 deferred recruitment

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Bain Consultant | Interviewer for 3 years at Bain |Passionate about coaching |I will make you a case interview Rockstar

Hi! It is perfectly acceptable to check-in every few weeks with the recruiting team. Just make sure to be polite and thank them for their time! I think it would also be fair to provide the feedback that you would appr ... (read entire answer)

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