Mckinsey Middle East

Question

Hi community,

I recently had a coffee chat with an AP from Mck and she agreed to refer me - however when I sent her my CV, I haven't hear back for a week - Mon - Fri and wonder what should I deal with this situation ?

1. follow up next week , around Wed

2. ask a common connection within the firm to nudge

3. just wait another week

This is for the associate level, and ME is highly rely on refer so without it there is no chance I will pass CV despite I come from Ivy League MBA school.... and I greatly appreciate any advice.

Answer 1

Hi there,

It's normal at McKinsey life to be swept up by the daily demands and not be able to reply. This is probably priority #3455867 for the AP...

I’d keep it simple and polite and follow up next week. I'd say send a short reminder email on Friday morning as they are usually back at home and would more likely have time to reply. No need to loop in a third person as the AP already agreed to refer you. Consistent and gentle follow up is the best move. They would also understand if you follow up multiple times because they would too.

Answer 2

Hello,

Given that I worked for 4 years in McKinsey Middle East and was heavily involved in recruiting, I can share some first hand advice.

I believe the only reason the AP has not referred you yet is that he/she is busy on other priorities and have not had the time to activate this. It's in their best interest to refer you as this shows that they are making effort in building the firm, which is a core requirement for them to get elected as partner.

Based on that, I would send her a message on Friday which is usually a lighter day than the rest where consultants work remotely and wait for her to reply.

Let us know how this turns up

Sherif