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McKinsey Interview - Is it okay to ask for interview extension?

McKinsey rescheduling
Most recent answer on Feb 08, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 04, 2023) is from:
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
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 gave the best answer on Feb 04, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hello, Congrats on securing the interview - this is something that most applicant's don't manage to even achieve.  Here's my take on this, but other coaches might have a different POV There is no official rule or guidel ... (read entire answer)
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RESCHEDULING TO NEXT CYCLE

First Round MBB McKinsey rescheduling
Most recent answer on Oct 24, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 12, 2022) is from:
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
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 gave the best answer on Oct 12, 2022
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hello, A couple of questions first: 1) are you applying from college/“Official Campus Recruitment (OCR)” or are you a lateral/experienced hire? 2) are you applying for a generalist role or a specific industry or pr ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 24, 2022 on Oct 24, 2022
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Rescheduling an interview

BCG McKinsey and Bain Interview McKinsey McKinsey & Company mckinsey case rescheduling
Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 07, 2022) is from:
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 Oct 07, 2022
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Congrats on your interview invite.  I don't want to repeat what everyone else here already mentioned so I'll try to just add to it. Given your questions 2 and 3, you should definitely reschedule your interview. If you a ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 08, 2022 on Oct 08, 2022
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First round McKinsey Interview reschedule

and Bain BCG First Round Interview McKinsey McKinsey McKinsey & Company rescheduling
Most recent answer on Jun 23, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 22, 2022) is from:
Lucie
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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Lucie
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 gave the best answer on Jun 22, 2022
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
yes, it is quite normal. you can either be honest - I would advocate for that - and say want to have more time to prep or you can just say you will be busy with …. and you will need to postpone to later. I guess you sho ... (read entire answer)
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Can I move my interview to an *earlier* date?

BCG BCG Case Interview rescheduling
Most recent answer on Jun 29, 2021
The best answer (on May 05, 2021) is from:
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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 gave the best answer on May 05, 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hi Jacob, Have you found a solution to the problem of nerves? If not, I dont see the point of doing the interview earlier. If yes, then go ahead by all means & work this out with HR. A lot of people, if not ever ... (read entire answer)
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Rescheduling interview

Interview rescheduling
Recent activity on Jun 28, 2016
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 26, 2016
Short answer: Once. Longer answer: Reschedule if you feel you're not ready, especially if it's the first time. Makes no sense to do an interview and waste your and the consultancy's time if you're not at your best. Ca ... (read entire answer)
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