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Had Rd 1 interview with BCG, when to expect hearing about the next steps?

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Hagen
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on Oct 28, 2024
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Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with BCG thus far!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

  • First of all, based on the experience of my coachees, I would advise you to wait at least 1-2 weeks before reaching out to the recruiter.
  • Moreover, please keep in mind that in the final interview round, you may be faced with a slightly different style for both the case study and the personal fit part. You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Alessa
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on Oct 26, 2024
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Hey there! 

Typically, you can expect to hear back from BCG about next steps within a week after your first-round interview, though response times can vary depending on the office and recruiting season. If you haven’t heard anything after a week, it’s reasonable to reach out to your recruiter for an update. BCG aims to keep candidates informed, so they should provide feedback and next steps relatively promptly.

Good luck! Alessa

Dennis
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on Oct 26, 2024
Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there,

It can take anywhere from a few days to two weeks typically, depending on their recruiting schedule. I would at least wait for a week before sending any follow-ups. They will definitely inform you once they are ready. There are no silent rejections or things like that.

Fingers crossed that your feedback is positive 

Florian
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on Oct 28, 2024
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Hi there,

Depends on the country but next steps should be relatively quick. 

My recent BCG mentees heard back within the same week for their R2 invite, however, there was a bit of a delay until the actual R2 interviews due to generally low hiring goals and a slow recruiting funnel.

Fingers crossed!

Florian

Ashwin
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on Oct 27, 2024
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It typically takes about one week, but the timeline can vary depending on the recruiting team's workload. If they are managing multiple hiring processes, it may take a bit longer.

Best 
Ashwin 

Alberto
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edited on Oct 28, 2024
Ex-McKinsey Partner | Most experienced coach (15 years exp, +2.000 real interviews) | 95% success rate

When interviewers have time to connect and debrief.

This normally takes 1-2 weeks. 

You can check how the recruiting process works from an internal MBB perspective here:

MBB Hiring Hacks - Behind the Curtain Secrets

Best,

Alberto

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