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McKinsey final round decision

Hi all, I completed my final round with McKinsey on Friday, and the recruiter said one of the interviewers will convey the results by Monday. But I still haven't heard back. I am under the impression that they will prioritize calling the candidates to who they plan to extend offers, so I assume I did not make it?

I think I was a bit wobbly with the first partner but did click very well with the second partner. With the third partner I didn't make mistakes, the conversation was smooth but I couldn't tell if he likes me or not.

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on Dec 14, 2021
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Hi there,

Q: I am under the impression that they will prioritize calling the candidates to who they plan to extend offers, so I assume I did not make it?

The truth is, no one knows. There could be several reasons why they are delaying the call even in case of an offer. For example:

  1. Partners got busy and cannot align
  2. HR got busy and did not manage to call

Today is just one day after the deadline, so I am pretty sure they will follow up soon.

Good luck!

Francesco

Anonymous A
on Dec 14, 2021
Hi Francesco, thanks so much for the answer! You were right they are extremely busy, I got a call from one partner today and I'm in!
on Dec 15, 2021
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That's great, congratulations! All the best for your career!
Udayan
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on Dec 14, 2021
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

No one actually knows the answer. As a general rule it is true that the ones with offers get called first and those without are told after that but when this happens is not always the same as it all depends on the schedule of the hiring committee and of HR.

Hang in there a little longer…

Anonymous A
on Dec 14, 2021
Thank you Udayan! I received the call from one partner and I got the offer! Thanks for the reassurance when I was anxiously waiting:)
Udayan
Coach
on Dec 14, 2021
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Congratulations!
Florian
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on Dec 14, 2021
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Hey there,

So far, nothing has been decided and it's quite common these days to hear back from them due to alignment issues.

Fingers crossed for a positive outcome!

Cheers,

Florian

Anonymous A
on Dec 14, 2021
Hi Florian, thanks for the answer and encouragement! I got the offer today!
Ian
Coach
on Dec 15, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there,

Pretty normal for them to take longer than they say they will!

Sit tight, they are most likely just busy. I would only reach out after a week.

Anonymous A
on Dec 15, 2021
Thank you Ian! I got the offer today:)
Pedro
Coach
on Dec 24, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Private Equity | Market Estimates | Fit Interview

No answer just means that. No answer. No decision yet. Sometimes they are very busy and aren't able to call everyone on the same day. Relax and don't sweat it!

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