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McKinsey final round decision

I've just completed my final round with partners at McKinsey last Friday (5th Nov) but haven't got any updates until today (8th Nov). 

Given that my 3 interviewers are all based in a different time zone (max 7-hour difference), should I expect longer wating time for the decision or it is actually a signal that I failed because I heard that most people get their offers the next day after the interview.

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Hagen
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edited on Nov 09, 2021
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Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on having done the second round of interview with McKinsey! I will keep my fingers crossed.

This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it:

  • First of all, it has merely been half a business day thus I would advise you not to worry at this moment at all.
  • Second, as you already pointed out, the difference in time zones will be another difficulty for the partners' assistants to find a free meeting slot in the partners' already stuffed calendars. Unless you have not heard anything from McKinsey after 2 weeks, I would simply wait and try to distract myself from it.

In case you want a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your upcoming career entry, please feel free to contact me directly.

I hope this helps,

Hagen

Anonymous A
on Nov 18, 2021
Hi Hagen, Thanks for your answer! I've successfully secured an offer yesterday (got a phone call from one partner who interviewed me) so it seemed that due to time difference it took them 2 weeks...worth waiting though.
Anonymous
on Nov 08, 2021

Hi, 

Generally, there's not a specific time window as to when you are guaranteed to hear back from McKinsey after your final round interviews. Given your situation (where interviews are conducted across different time zones / offices) it might take a little longer for your interviewers to meet and come to a decision. 

 

I'd give it a few more days. If you have any questions though, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter!

 

Hope this helps,

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Alberto
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on Nov 30, 2023
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Ian
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on Nov 08, 2021
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Hi there,

You shouldn't expect anything in over a weekend regardless! It's been like 12 business hours since you interviewed.

You need to give it at least 2 weeks before following up. They will get back to you when they're ready.

Try to worry/focus just on things you can control :)

Fingers crossed for you!

Anonymous B
on Nov 08, 2021

Hi, 

Curious to know, which office did you apply to and what time zones did your last round happened in? 

 

My understanding was, the final round is with the partners from the office you are applying to. 

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Pedro
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on Nov 08, 2021
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Relax, sometimes they need a day (or two) to gather their notes and make a decision.

Florian
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on Nov 08, 2021
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Hey there,

Getting input from 3 Mck partners can take its time since their schedules are often double or triple booked. That is why sometimes it can take a bit longer to get the feedback and the decision.

Fingers crossed for a positive outcome!

Cheers,

Florian

Udayan
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on Nov 09, 2021
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Usually decisions are made the same day, however there are instances where this is not possible especially as far as virtual interviews are concerned. As difficult as patience is here, do try and hang in there!

on Nov 09, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi!

Wait for around one week and you'll get your answer.

Good luck,

Anto

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