Just for general consensus, how soon should you expect to hear back about an offer? That night? Next business day? Within a week?
Also curious on whether a call is certainly an offer or if you can get a phone call to be rejected?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, the timeline for hearing back after a superday can vary significantly depending on the firm and the situation. Here are some key insights:
Timeline for Offers:
Call vs. Rejection:
In summary, while many firms aim to notify candidates quickly, delays are not uncommon. A call is usually positive, but it’s always best to confirm the outcome directly.
Sources: Lateraling Guide for Investment Banking, How to Navigate FT Recruiting: Learn from My Successes/Failures, Is it alright to request for a few days to consider when receiving an offer?, How Long to Hear back from Goldman Sachs after an Interview?, Is calling leads on the weekends beneficial?
that night or next day
That's what I've heard. Do they ever call you to give you a rejection?
Most dont but i had one of the mid-tier BB analyst from the team called me a month or so later to reject me lol
They call at night???
Took 2 weeks to hear back from GS I got the offer
Do you think processes are slower at bigger banks? I figured the less structured small teams are more likely to have a week+ before issuing offers.
Totally depends on bank, group, and position. “Industry Standard” is within 24 hours from personal experience, but I know a guy who heard back from a reputable MM 3 months after superday and got the job. I also know multiple people who received offers from BBs after waiting a week to hear back. Just keep applying and networking, trust in God, and don’t let up until you’re staring at the offer letter in your inbox.
If you’re top pick for them, immediately. They are trying to snatch up talent as quickly as possible before you get pulled elsewhere. That said, you can get an offer later on if you were “waitlisted”.
Depends on whether it’s in or off cycle/time of year as well. Off cycle, expect it to take longer.
FT off-cycle, yeah.
Wouldn’t read too much into the timing then—actual work takes priority over this type of stuff.
what bank
It is always bank dependent. I only know one guy at MS who had his decision in 2 business days. He had the super day on Wednesday then got his offer next Monday
I got a call about 10 minutes after my superday with an offer
how much time does one usually have to accept the offer?
1-2 weeks standard
I got my offer at the end of my last interview
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