I just finished my second-round interviews with BCG, and the recruiter scheduled an HR call with me in about a week. Earlier in the process, this same recruiter mentioned that if I passed both rounds, they would set up a final HR call.
For those who’ve been through this, what should I expect? Does this usually mean an offer is coming, or could it still be another step in the interview process?
Would love to hear from anyone who’s been in a similar situation!
Hello!
In the vast majority of cases, when a recruiter says they’ll set up an HR call after final rounds if you pass, and that call gets scheduled—it’s a very positive sign. Rarely, the HR call might be used to clarify something administrative or cultural (e.g. work authorization, timeline, preferences) or deliver a soft rejection, but given the delay before the HR call and how they framed it earlier, this strongly suggests they’re lining up logistics for an offer.
If the recruiter said that if you passed both rounds they would set up a final HR call, then my guess is that if they setup a final HR call that means you passed both rounds...
If the recruiter hadn't said that, my gut feeling would be the same, if they didn't take long after the interview to schedule it is likely that the call is to give you good news. Usually they don't schedule to give bad news... bad news is a 3 minute conversation. Whereas hiring someone may be a 15-20 minute conversation.
Hi there,
Congratulations on the progress so far! Regarding your question:
Q: For those who’ve been through this, what should I expect? Does this usually mean an offer is coming, or could it still be another step in the interview process?
In this case, there are usually two options:
Given they stated the call would take place if you passed both rounds, in theory the process should already be completed and I would expect it to be option #2.
It is totally fine to ask HR what will be discussed in the call if you want.
Good luck!
Francesco
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