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response after final round of interview

Decision Round Final Round followup MBB MBB rejection final round offer

Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024

Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024

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They don't do silent rejections. When it does happen, it's more of a system failure rather than an intention. Most likely they are either having trouble getting all the interviewer on one call OR having trouble decidin ... (read entire answer)

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Follow-up emails

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Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2023

Inigo

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Inigo

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Senior Consultant at Roland Berger / Ex-Lazard IB / Top performer and interviewed +100 candidates / INSEAD MBA 24D

Hello, I would follow up every week, specially if you are advanced in the process In some cases, the recruiting email can be accessed by several people in the team, so you might reach someone that is not on vacation Bes ... (read entire answer)

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Getting anxious of waiting after final interview--to follow up or not?

Advisory associate consultant big four Final Round followup Partner Interview

Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023

Florian

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Florian

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gave the best answer on Sep 29, 2021

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Hey there, I believe in your situation all indicators are green and positive + they already told you in advance that it might take a while. Hence, I would stay put for now and give them another week or two to sort thing ... (read entire answer)

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Roland Berger Partner Referral

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022

Florian

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Florian

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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2022

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Hey there, I would reach out at the beginning of next week with a brief note, asking what the next steps should be from your side. Don’t worry. After 2 weeks that is not pushy but also underlines your interest in the fi ... (read entire answer)

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General questions about following up with consultants

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Most recent answer on Jul 25, 2022

Francesco

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Hi there, 1) I applied to an MBB summer internship two weeks ago - should I follow up with the recruiter now? I would wait 1 month from the application and then followup, unless you know people in your batch are procee ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 25, 2022 on Jul 25, 2022
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Interview follow up

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2021

gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2021

Hi there, I'm super sorry but there's really nothing you can do at this point - the die have been cast. That said, there are a few things to remember: This was just your first shot - there are so many candidates I've wo ... (read entire answer)

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Follow up - Deloitte

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Florian

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Florian

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gave the best answer on Mar 31, 2021

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Hi, I would wait another week. Maybe they are busy with some internal procedures and just want to get in touch with you after they have the contract ready. In case your salary expectations would be a problem, they wou ... (read entire answer)

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How long should I wait before following up?

followup

Most recent answer on Oct 28, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 05, 2020

Sure! Nobody will sit there with a calendar counting a day or two.

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Should I ask? - a follow up mail question

Advice Bain BCG candidate Case coffee followup MBB Mck

Most recent answer on May 27, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 22, 2019

It is completely okay!

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on May 27, 2020 on May 27, 2020
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BCG interview follow up

BCG followup

Most recent answer on Feb 06, 2020

Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on Feb 06, 2020

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Hello! It does not have to be bad news. The 2 consultants need to get together with HR, which can be tricky in peak periods. Why don´t you give a call to HR? They are there to help. Good luck! Cheers, Clara

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