Hey hey
Had my final round at one MBB yesterday for an SA/JA-C/A role and despite they said I'd hear back on the day, I was then told due to not being able to speak to one interviewer I'd have to wait until Monday.
Can anyone shed some light on the decision process? I thought interviewers just discussed amongst themselves? Where does HR step in?
Two interviews went really well, one was average. My first round was also done by partners and has no development areas in the feedback
Hello!
Don´t try to read too much into it, it really means nothing.
They need time to sit together and befrief, and agendas get crazy.
Fingers crossed for you!
Cheers,
Clara
The decision is facilitated/coordinated by HR. The delay could be due to different possibilities that are not worth speculating (e.g., partner who is supposed to call you being unavailable, a set of scores not being submitted, trying to collect feedback from the interviewer who has decided you are a turndown case, etc.).
Fingers crossed!
Hi there,
You're perfectly fine -this really means nothing.
Partners have other commitments (multiple clients, teams, not to mention spouse and kids). You take lower priority if any emergencies arise!
So, they just didn't get a chance to give feedback.
I wouldn't even be surprised if you had to wait later than Monday - don't worry, the answer will come eventually!
This is due to the pandemic. It is likely all interviewers were not able to discuss your case on Friday due to other commitments and will only be able to do so this weekend. HR will then gather this feedback and communicate it out to the candidates. Nothing to worry about.
All the best,
Udayan
Hey there!
Don't worry about that - they will be back to you as soon as they are ready. Probably some problems have occurred, and the interviewer wasn't able to give her feedback.
Wait until Monday and then reach them out.
Good luck!
GB
Hi there,
It seems the issue was simply due to one person being unable to provide feedback. There may be multiple reasons for that to occur. It is not that unusual – I would just wait Monday without second thoughts.
Best,
Francesco
Hi there,
All first and second round recruiters gather together to take the final hiring decision. They will look for consensus and anyone has voice to veto your progress to next round. Recruiter is also present in the decision call to make sure everyone has equal weight in the final decision.
You can check how the recruiting process works from an internal MBB perspective here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mbb-hiring-hacks-behind-the-curtain-secrets
Best,
Alberto
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