Does delaying my interview hurt my chances of getting an offer? Looking at how aggressively McKinsey is hiring, I’m afraid delaying interviews may put me at a disadvantage. On the flip side, I’m working pretty long hours at my current job so I don’t have a lot of prep time. Please advise!

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No. If you have an interview, there is a spot waiting for you. Delaying will not harm that.

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Thank you, this is reassuring!

I delayed my interviews multiple times bc I didn’t feel ready and was fine! (I work at McKinsey now I just haven’t updated my company on this app!)

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