Hiring Prospects at Director level with Deloitte

Hi there,

1) How much influence or weight it carries if someone's profile is coming via Partner to HR?

A referral from a partner is the best possible one given the ranking. However, it still doesn’t guarantee an interview

2) How long does Deloitte’s hiring take E2E roughly?

I would expect somewhere between a few weeks and a few months, depending on the office and hiring needs.

3)  If they have contacted me, is there an assurance that I’ll go through each round and get an offer because “partner” has referred me?

Unfortunately, even a partner referral doesn’t guarantee an interview.

Good luck!

Francesco

Hi!

Let me take your questions one by one. 

1) how much influence or weight it carries if someones profile is coming via Partner to HR?

It helps increase the chances of you passing screening, but it's by no means a guarantee. 

2) how long does Deloitte’s hiring takes E2E roughly ?

It depends on the region, role and time of year (sorry, I know you would've preferred an actual number here). The best way of finding out is to ask HR specifically in the region where you're applying.

3)  if they have contacted me, is there an assurance that I’ll go through each round and get an offer because “partner” has referred me ?

No, there's no guarantee, though it increases your chances significantly once again. 

Good luck!
Cristian

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Hi

1) how much influence or weight it carries if someones profile is coming via Partner to HR?

It's good even if it does not guarantee anything

2) how long does Deloitte’s hiring takes E2E roughly ?

It roughly take 1 month

3)  if they have contacted me, is there an assurance that I’ll go through each round and get an offer because “partner” has referred me ?

No, you need to perform during interviews :)

Cheers

Hi there,

a referral considerably increases your chance for a first round interview - that's as far as it goes. The referral is stronger if it comes from someone with a high degree of seniority and an established tenure with the firm. So getting a referral from a partner is pretty much the best you can aim for. But even that will only get you a first round interview, just with a higher likelihood than getting a referral from, let's say, an entry level consultant.

So now that this has already happened for you, everything else will depend on your own interview performance going forward. The time from now until receiving a potential offer will definitely take several weeks and most likely 2-3 months. Given that we have almost end of year now, you can probably expect a longer timeframe since not much is happening in the second half of December at most firms.

Best of luck

Hi there! 

• Having your profile referred by a partner at Deloitte carries significant weight. It's a positive signal and HR prioritizes these profiles. 
• Deloitte's hiring timeline varies greatly by office, I suggest you check with recent candidates and or via your referring partner. 
• While a referral from a partner increases your chances, it doesn't guarantee automatic success. You'll still need to go through the interview process and demonstrate your skills and fit for the role.

Best of luck in your Deloitte application process!

Warm regards,

Freddy

Hi there,

1) how much influence or weight it carries if someones profile is coming via Partner to HR?

In a Big4, a lot.

2) how long does Deloitte’s hiring takes E2E roughly?

Recruiting process at Big4's are not as structured as at MBB so don't expect a number here. Double check with your recruiting contact but get ready to be patient.

3)  if they have contacted me, is there an assurance that I’ll go through each round and get an offer because “partner” has referred me ?

NO. You still need to pass through the interview process with several interviewers and the HR screening.

Best,

Alberto

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Hi there,

Excellent networking here!

1) how much influence or weight it carries if someones profile is coming via Partner to HR?

VERY high weight. Part of why networking is so important

2) how long does Deloitte’s hiring takes E2E roughly ?

Depends on role. For external hire + higher level (Director) we're generally talking weeks to months

3)  if they have contacted me, is there an assurance that I’ll go through each round and get an offer because “partner” has referred me ?

No. Partner just gets you into the interview. Then, YOU are in control of your fate.

Deloitte's hiring process can take a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the role and other factors. It involves multiple rounds of interviews, like behavioral and case interviews. But remember, everyone's journey is different, so timelines can vary.

Getting contacted by HR after a partner referral is a good sign, but it doesn't guarantee an offer. You still need to go through the standard evaluation process. The referral boosts your chances, but the final decision depends on your fit, performance, and the team's needs.

“If they have contacted me, is there an assurance that I’ll go through each round and get an offer because “partner” has referred me ?”

Of course not. Otherwise why bother with the recruiting process? They would just extend you an offer…