How Long Does it Take to Hear Back from a Superday Interview?
I just finished a super day interview yesterday (Wednesday) and it's Thursday night and I haven't hear anything from HR. She told me they should let me know by the end of this week or early next week. I have heard many times that they either tell you the night of or the day after, which hasn't happened for me. However, one thing to note about this firm is that they are very disorganized. They took 11 days to get back to me after my 2nd round almost 2 months to fly me out for a superday after they confirmed I past the 2nd round, so their timeline is different from traditional BBs at least. What does everyone think? Is this bad news?
I Haven't Heard Back After Super Day Interview
Response times after super day interviews will vary by firm and by division.
Generally speaking, at bulge bracket firms for entry level positions, you will get a response after a super day within 2 - 3 days with some firms responding same day. However, these timelines are not guaranteed.
For smaller firms, there will likely be less of a defined HR structure and therefore it can take longer to hear back after your interview.
When interviewing it is wise to ask when you can expect to hear back about next steps. If you haven't heard back within that period, it is safe to reach out to HR to ask about your status.
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Relax - I've had acceptances after superdays ranging from 2 1/2 weeks to about 3 hours. It depends on the firm, just wait until next week and maybe follow up on Thursday or Friday.
If it was two weeks later, you probably got in because someone else rejected their offer.
so true
I interviewed on a Wednesday and heard back Friday afternoon, be patient
Gotta be patient and pushing ahead with other places.
Usually if banks like you they will give you an offer the day off. Most banks will only extend offers after a week or two once top candidates reject their offer.
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How long until you hear back? (Originally Posted: 02/05/2008)
I had interviews yesterday and today. How long until they get back to you? Also, Does it take longer for them to get back if you didn't make it?
Cheers
Does it take longer for them to get back if you didn't make it?
yes.
if you make it to the 2nd round, they should contact you within 48 hrs. although this is not always the case.
if u dont hear from them after a couple of days and the interview went really well u can try following up with ur interviewer via email to reiterate ur strong interest in the firm. this worked out twice (3x?) for me - i got invited to superdays late after all the other applicants had been notified simply because i did fairly well in the interview and expressed some extra interest. sometimes i sent the emails knowing that my friends had alrdy gotten the superday invite. frankly, im surprised this worked as well as it did. ..................................................... also id say average time on hearing good news from 1st rnds was within 72 hrs but sometimes as long as 5 days if they didnt plan on having their superday right away. bad news, maybe a month - sometimes came by snail mail.
I've said this in other threads, but I didn't hear back till 7 days later. The superday is about 3 weeks after I was notified that I had been invited.
does it depend on the size of the firm?
When to hear back from interview in this market? (Originally Posted: 10/14/2008)
Well its been 2 weeks since I had an interview for an ER position and I was supposed to hear back by yesterday. My interviewer told me to feel free to call him if I don't hear back in time but with the current crisis and all I'm thinking maybe I should give them more time before I contact them. Do you guys think I should wait a little longer or contact them?
the decision is almost surely made, and even if it isn't, you calling will not change the eventual outcome. call them today, be polite, get some peace of mind.
peace of mind? whats that.........
How soon after Final Round do you hear back? (Originally Posted: 02/17/2010)
I know this varies
Think I nailed the interview but wondering if it's typical to hear back same day, next day, etc...
Thanks
same day or next day.
A few hours after the superday ends.
How late same day, it's 9:35 PM so I'm starting to doubt that they'd call today haha
Once an MD called me midnight to extend me an offer, so everything is possible and it is a Sunday midnight btw...
The same day/night or the next day.
Depends. Usually same day/next day, but if there are multiple superdays they might wait till they've interviewed everyone. I'm in that situation right now...waiting sucks.
I got mine yesterday having interviewed last Wednesday.
anyone hear back from Goldman (IBD)? (Originally Posted: 02/07/2011)
Has anyone heard back from GS IBD who didn't do accelerated? Any idea what the time frame is?
You mean for first rounds?
superday
people already heard back. im assuming your superday was on thursday or friday last week?
I know there is a superday this Friday
Is the superday this Friday just for IBD? Im waiting to hear back for S&T
I had a superday on friday and haven't heard back...guess that means I'm on hold
Actually I'm not sure it's for ibd or st
superday hear back (Originally Posted: 02/02/2012)
So I had a superday earlier today that was two or so hours long and ended in the middle of the day. Afterwords I was told it is early in the process and I should hear back sometime soon. Typically I've read that if your a great candidate you'll hear at the end of the day, but from what I was told this firm is still very early in the process?
I'd love to hear your thoughts?
Typically day of or day after.
If it's a larger firm I think saying "it's still early in the process" or "we'll be in touch within the next couple weeks" is just kind of a standard response to everyone right after the interview because they know they will end up wait listing some people. But if they are holding superdays with multiple candidates then they are making offers immediately in almost all cases.
When you say holding super days with multiple candidates are you referring to a superday where there are multiple students being rotated around at the same time as each other?
In my case I was the only person interviewing at the firm during the few hours I was there...
Depends on the firm. If it's a smaller firm that's just interviewing people on random days over the next couple weeks and know they can only make offers to two or three, then yeah you will probably have to wait until all of their other interviews are done to find out. If it's a BB that knows they're going to hire 80-100 people this summer then they can make you an offer as soon as your interview is done if they like you.
Waiting to hear back from First rd (Originally Posted: 05/09/2012)
I had an interview for a FT position about 2 weeks ago and the person said they couldn't give me a time line when I would hear back. I figured I try to email them to ask about it this week. But it's been a few days since I emailed and I still not have heard back. When should I try to reach out again?
Thanks
Wait a day or two and try to call them concerning the status of the position.
I shouldn't wait till next week?
If you don't hear back within 2 days of a superday are you screwed? (Originally Posted: 10/15/2012)
superday last week.
My good friend and fellow summer analyst I hung out with a lot got his offer Monday morning. I still haven't heard back. Does this mean I'm screwed?
Looks like Plan B.
If I don't get into a New York bank I have a shot at a good regional boutique bank. Is it possible to work my way up 3 years in a M&A boutique then top business school and then lateral to a Bulge Bracket afterwards?
Or does that simply never happen.
Not necessarily screwed but might want to keep other options open... I've heard back two weeks after a superday with an offer from a BB - I was selected as an alternate and they just didn't contact me until they were sure.
Probably on the wait list... best to work on Plan B, but it is still possible you'll get the offer. Good luck!
The world's not that black and white. You can def move into BB after boutique.
Like others have said, you are prob on wait list.
There are so many banks in NY. Call everyone. Everyone.
You guys are right. I'm not gonna give up and get back in the game. I really appreciate the support.
I'll call 10 banks tomorrow targetting MMs and Boutiques. I'll even try non-New York banks based in Chicago, etc that I skipped.
Piper Jaffray, Gleacher, Cowen.... Do you guys have any other suggestions?
BMO Capital Markets is a good (and large) MM in Chicago, try them. I could def see someone moving from BMO to BB. Also Lincoln. Contacts at both of those will be much more accessible than BBs. They like to source their talent from contacts.
In the same boat. I interviewed last Friday and recruiter told us the latest we would hear back would be Monday. As of typing this, still have not heard back and I am nervous to say the least. I would guess it means the wait list option but we will see.
Is it a good idea to follow-up for these superdays? Like writing thank yous or reiterating your interest? Or is that kind of overkill...
Different recruiting teams will call people at different times. Does not mean you are a no-go. If you are on waitlist, they will tell you
Went through this last year with GS, chance of getting an offer is extremely slim in this market. Work on plan B.
http://www.advisoryfirms.com/?type=1&stype=1&firmtype%5B%5D=Middle+Mark…
This lists ~155 I-banks in Manhattan. When I was a senior in hs, I called them all. Only five of them were interested, but I was only a senior. You're in college.
I followed up and found out I didn't get the offer and I am not on the waitlist.
I started calling out banks and even Leerink Swan had given out all their offers already and was not recruiting. I feel like I'm finished.
Is it time to start looking for other corporate finance jobs? Really down right now, I just need motivation to get back in the game.
Sorry to hear. I know it sucks, but I'm in a very similar situation. Follow the link from @craigje1992 and start calling/emailing firms within your target area. Feeling sorry for yourself at this point in time will make or break you. Your motivation should be that you are still in the game. Some MMs and boutiques are still hiring.
Don't give up, ever! The only thing that will make you feel better is getting an offer somewhere, so get to it.
Anyone hear back from Goldman New Analyst ? (Originally Posted: 10/17/2012)
I had my 2013 Finance New Analyst superday last week in Goldman Jersey City office. Still waiting for a decision. Anyone hear back from them yet?
Hey just wondering if you heard back yet?
BB superday hear back (Originally Posted: 01/18/2013)
Hi everyone, I recently went through final rounds with a BB and the HR lady told me that I would hear back the results within a week. Does this mean that I am wait listed and that they are waiting to see if anyone on the top list rejects their offer? Thanks in advance.
probably on the wait-list
When is normal to hear back after a banking interview process? (Originally Posted: 07/15/2013)
I finished up a long interview process last week that was composed of 2 phone interviews, followed by a superday, followed by another round which had another phone interview, a modeling exercise, and a writing part. Still didn't hear back after one week. Is it normal to reject a candidate to simply not respond, especially this late in the process?
For some background, this is a MM bank for a First Year Analyst position.
when is it*
there's an edit feature...
You will most likely get a call back. Just relax and wait, you've done everything you could.
Wait 2 weeks and follow up. Good luck.
How long after super day do you usually hear back? (Originally Posted: 12/19/2014)
Hi! I just had an IBD SA super day with Barclays. The thing is that I have another exploding offer next Monday, Dec 22. I emailed the HR before about this deadline but she didn't get back to me, and today I didn't have a chance to ask her either.
How long does it usually take to hear back? Any suggestions for my situation?
Any chance your superday was in Houston?
It was in NYC..
It took me exactly 10 days to hear back. I would follow-up again with the recruiter, and maybe cc' someone else at the firm who knows about youre situation. p.s. Don't cc' anyone without letting them know.
Well did you inform them of your timeline?
Yes! I emailed the hr a week before the interview. She just never responded.
yea but during the superday did you tell anyone? hr is incompetent
No...I see! Shall I follow up with my interviewers on Monday?
yes i would send an email to the decsion maker which isnt hr and inform them of the situation but work in the fact that you are very interested in the position. or you could always accept the position then reneg if you get the other
Yep! Just sent one interviewer a note! Thank you for the suggestion!
When to hear back after super day (Wells Fargo Summer Securities)? (Originally Posted: 12/07/2015)
I did a diversity program through Wells Fargo, then did a phone screening, and then advanced to the super day which was on the 4th. We're apparently supposed to be notified today if we got in or not. The position is for the Sophomore Securities Analyst position. You could only have done the super day if you did a diversity program. I'm just super nervous and really anxious. As a sophomore, I'm desperate for anything over the summer and I really liked Wells Fargo and their program. I just wanted to know when people usually hear back so I can stop freaking out
If you're supposed to be notified today, then just wait and see. If you're not notified, you're not their first choice.
So I had a super day last Friday for a summer analyst role and they told me they would have feed back for me by yesterday. They did call me yesterday, but they said that because of the 4th of July week, they needed more time to decide and would get back to me by next Monday the latest.
Does this mean I’m most likely on the wait list or is it possible they just genuinely need more time because of people taking time off etc?
At the very least, I doubt it's straight up rejection. I honestly have no idea what HR looks at before giving out invites, but my offer for an SA position at a BB came a little over a week after my interview. And this wasn't because I was waitlisted; I kept on contact with everyone who interviewed in my group, and none of us had heard back at all. I also know people who were interviewing in other divisions, who only received acceptances a day before I received mine.
My guess would be that companies who take that much time are either following up on your references/doing background checks or trying to work out some other logistics (intern class size, who's available to extend the offer, etc.). Bottom line is, don't read too much into the 1-2 days after a Superday idea, because it varies from firm to firm.
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