Hi Monkeys, currently in a very weird situation right now. I scheduled a chat with a senior and unfortunately had to reschedule due to a interview for corpfin 27 with a non-negotiable time. I sent a follow-up asking the senior to reschedule twice now and zero response. What do I do? Am I cooked? Will I be blacklisted from his firm? (recruiting for SA 28)
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It’s okay give up man
No I will never give up
It’s not ideal, but you’re not necessarily “cooked” or blacklisted. Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s how you can handle this situation:
Give It Time: Seniors are often swamped with work, and it’s possible they haven’t had the bandwidth to respond. Don’t panic just yet.
Follow Up Strategically: If you’ve already sent two follow-ups, avoid spamming them further. Instead, wait a week or so before sending another polite email. In your next follow-up, acknowledge their busy schedule and reiterate your interest in connecting. For example:
Leverage Other Connections: If you don’t hear back, consider reaching out to other professionals at the firm. Networking broadly within the organization can help you build rapport and avoid putting all your eggs in one basket.
Don’t Overthink It: Rescheduling happens, and most professionals understand that conflicts arise. As long as you’ve been respectful and professional in your communication, it’s unlikely this will blacklist you.
Prepare for Future Chats: When you do get a response or connect with someone else, ensure you’re fully prepared. Have your resume ready, know your story, and be clear about what you want to discuss.
Remember, persistence is key, but don’t overdo it. Keep your tone professional and understanding, and focus on building other connections in the meantime. Good luck!
Sources: Unemployed and living in parents' basement, losing hope, How One Student Did Coffee Chats Right - Received Offer From A BB, Want to get me on the phone? Here's how - a networking overview., 10 Friendly Reminders While Networking for SA Programs (from a BB Analyst Perspective)
Move on and send more emails
Do you think I'll get blacklisted? Honestly, it's not like I missed the meeting without any prior notice.
No but having a senior make time for you then rescheduling reflects poorly on you, unless someone recommended you to them I doubt they reschedule.
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happens all the time dw, don't read into it
I would just follow up on with your updated availability for next week. If still no reply, I just moved on to the next person
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never give up man
You are definitely not blacklisted. Senior bankers get hundreds of emails a day. If they don't respond to a reschedule, it's usually because they got distracted or forgot, not out of spite. Don't overthink it. Give it a week, then send one final polite follow-up. If nothing, just move on—your CorpFin interview was way more important.
dont give up
Worst case you miss the chat, not ruin your whole shot there.
You're not cooked, I'd send one last short note offering a couple of times and then let it go, since seniors are just busy and won't hold a one-time reschedule against you.
Be it self bud
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