How long for MD to make a hiring decision after interview?

I applied to a small firm. Had a first round phone interview with the MD and the VP. They told me they'd get back in a few days, but sent me an email a few hours later setting up an on-site interview. The on-site interview was actually just lunch with the MD and VP. They seemed more interested in getting to know me as a person.

They told me they were still early in the hiring process, and said they'd follow up in a few days. MD emailed a few days after the interview asking me to elaborate on my background. It's been a week since that email, and almost two weeks since the in-person interview. I've since followed-up with both the MD and VP a day ago, but I haven't received a reply.

Should I accept this as a silent rejection? Or does it normally just take time for a response from a MD & VP?

2 Comments
 

Provident est et porro sed. Voluptas cum ut necessitatibus dolorem tempore necessitatibus. Aspernatur incidunt iste neque dignissimos ut. Asperiores qui fugiat aspernatur sunt placeat. Consequatur est in quasi consequatur. Doloribus iste dolor expedita.

Reprehenderit qui unde repudiandae qui dolores rerum. Dolor sint exercitationem unde est qui quas nemo et. Enim ducimus est consequuntur repellat.

Dolorem voluptatem minus corrupti aperiam aut aut. Dolores eum doloribus unde et. Corrupti illum cum sed nisi qui. Alias molestiae aspernatur ea consequatur fugiat pariatur at inventore.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (50) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”