I had a final round interview right at the beginning of the earnings season. I was told that I'd be called in to meet the senior members of the team the following week or so. However, now we're in the midst of earnings and that likely goes on for another week or two.. I haven't heard back from the team since then. Should I follow up this week/is it ok to drop in an email during earnings, or should I just wait it out?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, it's generally advised to avoid sending emails during earnings season. Equity research analysts are extremely busy during this period, and your email might get overlooked. Here’s a suggested approach:
Wait Until Earnings Season Ends: Since earnings season is a hectic time, it's best to wait until it concludes. This ensures your email gets the attention it deserves.
Timing Your Follow-Up: If you must follow up, aim for a lull in their schedule. Avoid mornings, as they are typically the busiest times of the day for analysts.
Crafting Your Email: When you do send your follow-up email, keep it concise and to the point. Mention your previous interaction and express your continued interest in the position.
By following these steps, you increase the likelihood of your email being read and considered.
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Wait until after earnings. If you do it now, they will either never see the email or forget about it
Agreed, wait it out.
I am in a similar position
It looks like earnings season is several weeks long. Like it could go for most of November? Should I wait until after that? (seems long)
I know it's a basic question but not sure what's formally defined as 'earnings season''
I agree, wait it out until your drawing near the end, then shoot them a quick follow up.
Same, I am probably rejected at this point bc 3 weeks of no reply, but not even a rejection email after jumping through all their hoops + taking a day to do an onsite case study + debrief seems so fucking disrespectful lol
I find it ridiculous in places who require some sort of case study are not be flexible with schedules. How in the world is it a proper evaluation to give someone some sort of model/write-it (especially in person) during earnings season. I swear some of these decisions were made with 0 thought and then management is suprised if they on-boarded someone who doesn't "fit" the team.
Sorry to hear. Unfortunately this is very common.
I checked in with my HH and they basically said election + earnings means things will be slow from a recruiting perspective. I forgot about election so the double whammy makes me think that almost nobody will be getting updates about now
I sent my case study writeup at the beginning of earnings season (it was requested to be due then) and haven't received a response back yet. I get that it's earnings season now, but at least have the courtesy to say "thanks, be back" instead of ghosting me. Plus, I'm not the one who asked for a case study to be sent the first week of Q3 releases.... Frustrating.
I agree It's super frustrating, especially after putting in a good amount of effort on top of the day-to-day job during a busy time for us as well.
Did you ever get a response back?
Following, I know offcycle is happening now too (e.g., consumer, software). Does this mean we have to wait till December?
Lol I am still get ghosted after my 4th round mid-october. Whatever, I don't want to work for people who have no respect for me, regardless of how good of a job it is on paper...
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