Experienced hire @ BCG -- securing first round interview

Hello,

I recently found out that BCG was actively recruiting experienced-hire associates and decided to purse that lead.

I reached out to a recruiter and had a call with them to talk about timelines and ask questions about the interviewing process. The recruiter told me to send her an email once I have applied so that she may track my application. She also said the turnaround is quick and that I should hear back within a week.

I emailed her once I submitted my application. About a week later I did not hear back so I sent an email to her but did not get a response. It has now been ~2.5 weeks since I submitted my application and she told me interviews were at the end of the month but the application process is rolling.

I also reached out to a project manager and had a networking call. At the end, I asked him to follow up with the recruiter and he offered to do so in-person once he got back to the office this week.

I have not heard back and wanted advice on any other things I should do to try to secure a first-round. I do not want to be overbearing but also want to make sure I am proactive. Any tips / suggestions on next steps?

For context, I am a first-year analyst at a Big 4 equivalent competitor consulting firm considering a lateral move and graduated from a target school.

Thanks all!

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