Recruiting Strategy
Can I rely on interview feedback to work out why my case went wrong?
I'm an experienced oil and gas engineer interviewing for an O&G analyst role at McKinsey. One case went well, but in another I went too deep into the technical detail. The interviewer said I needed to structure my thoughts better and practise more. I'm still waiting for the result. Should I expect more detailed feedback, and how should I use it to improve?
Ian’s Answer
I wouldn't count on feedback. Sometimes it's provided and sometimes it isn't. Even when it is provided it tends to be quite generic in nature.
My honest view is, if you're truly looking for genuine (tough/honest/critical/actionable) feedback, a busy Partner/HR rep who doesn't care much about you and is super super busy with other priorities, is not who you should be relying on!
This is not a plug but an honest view: If you truly want to know your weaknesses, at the highest calibre, and with specific, actionable advice on how to fix them, a coach is the best way.