Recruiting Strategy
Can a follow-up email make up for a bad consulting interview?
I interviewed with the MBB firm I really wanted, but nerves got in the way and some of my behavioural answers weren't well structured. Is there anything useful I can say in a follow-up email to repair the impression? I'm finding it hard not to dwell on it because I cared so much about this interview.
Ian’s Answer
I'm super sorry but there's really nothing you can do at this point - the die have been cast.
That said, there are a few things to remember:
This was just your first shot - there are so many candidates I've worked with where it's their 2nd or 3rd attempt…and they make it! Learn from this experience :)
This is the most important moment in your life…until the next one. How much does that stressful exam, school application, big presentation affect you now? Not at all! Same goes here…this is going to be in the rearviewmirror soon and it won't matter
This isn't your dream company. You just think it is. That doesn't mean it's not worth trying again - just remember things are not always how they appear and reality is often different from the outside-in perception! For all you know, you could have joined and been miserable, and whereever you go now could be the best company for you.