If a senior partner referred me, and I still haven't heard back after 4 weeks, what could be the reason as to the delay? Am I not getting an interview?

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Recruiters are in the busiest time of the year, on campus recruiting for MBAs and undergrads, you are likely sitting in a pile of experience hire referrals that are a lower priority than the countless campus events and interviews occurring this and next month p

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At least at BCG it’s only a guaranteed interview if they insist - so depending on strength of referral might not compel an interview

Ah, I see. Strange however because my resume got me interviews at BCG and Bain without referrals. I never even got sent McKinsey's usual online test.

Most likely they are just so busy they haven’t gotten back to you. Do you have a recruiting contact, or could you reach out to the SP to ask if they have one?

Just got turned down from even an interview. Damn it really stings to be turned down when you were expecting at least to be interviewed. I really wonder what happened.

Man, sorry to hear that. Such a crapshoot with these things sometimes.

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