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Email from HR

Hello everybody

A partner sent my CV to HR team and within a couple of hours, I got a reply from HR asking me to apply on the website and shared with me all the details regarding which position to apply for and what are the start dates available. 

Should I apply on the portal or should I network more and try to get a referral as I believe this is not a referral as the partner just sent my CV to the HR team and they asked to apply online. 

Your thoughts?

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Clara
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on Feb 24, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Congrats, that is precisely the referral, since you are flagged to HR already. 

Now they need you data in the system to process and kick off the process. 

Best of luck!

Cheers, 

Clara

Ian
Coach
on Feb 23, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Please apply. ASAP

This is a referral...do not miss this opportuntiy by blowing a Partner off!

Also, well done...you've clearly made an impression :)

Ken
Coach
on Feb 23, 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Your situation in essence is a referral and so I would just go ahead! For certain entry points, there is no official channel for referrals other than your CV being emailed to the HR team. At the same time, there is no assurance of you getting an interview, even if a partner has put forward your CV. Since the HR team are aware of your profile prior to reviewing your application, the partner who has referred you has already helped you increase your chances. I would just proceed with what HR have asked you to do asap.

Florian
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on Feb 23, 2021
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Hey there,

If HR already prompted you to go via the website then follow suit. In some offices, the official route via the website disclaimers needs to be taken due to data privacy laws. :-)

Cheers,
Florian

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on Feb 23, 2021

Yes, definitely apply as they suggest. Its a referral nonetheless. Good luck!

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Gaurav
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on Feb 23, 2021
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there, 

It is a referral, just go ahead and apply as they suggested:)

Good luck! 

GB

Udayan
Coach
edited on Feb 23, 2021
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

I am not sure why you think this is not a referral? The partner did exactly what they said they would and HR is asking you to apply. You cannot get hired if you do not apply, everyone has to be in the system.

Udayan

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