Hi, How should I best structure a cold email to a Senior Partner of an MBB, who has been briefly acquainted with me before?
How specific or vague should I keep the email to be?
Planning to apply to entry-level position, undergrad level
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Antonello
on May 30, 2021
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, he is very senior. I would be specific in writing down when you met him and what he said about writing him back
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Antonello
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Ken
on May 30, 2021
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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Specificity is important based on his "brief acquaintence" with you. Having said that, I would err on the side of brevity and also be clear on what you are looking for (e.g., call, advice, etc.).
Good luck!
Ian
on Jun 01, 2021
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Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success
Hi there,
You want to be clear and concise. I recommend having no more than 3-4 lines and making sure they can get your point without dedicating much time.
Partner's are busy so they need to be able to quickly skim and see what you need from them!
Feel free to message me and I can help edit your proposed email!
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