William Blair Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

I was told I’d hear back within about two weeks, so I didn’t think much of it when the timeline stretched. After I reached out, HR kept telling me they’d get back to me soon, and the delays continued.

What I remember most clearly was how long it took before anything changed—eventually I received a rejection email roughly five months after that HR interview, with no feedback at all. I didn’t have a chance to understand where I fell short, which made it hard not to interpret the process as disrespectful of candidates’ time. I didn’t get an offer, and honestly, the lingering silence left me