Why do partners, consultants won't encourage or provide referal for people who reach them for a interview referal, despite they being recieved help (referal) from other employees of MBB

Question

I'm not from top tier college but i believe to solve problems better than a fresher from top University, still people like us won't get the opportunities to even showcase and prove ourselves in interview that experience and expertise matters not a University.

BANDEWAR GANESH
Co-founder & CEO
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Entrepreneurial leader with a dynamic journey starting at age 8. Expertise in agribusiness, fund management, and problem-solving with a proven track record of generating impactful results, such as scaling revenue and building strategic partnerships. Adept at navigating complex challenges and fostering resilience and innovation in every venture undertaken.

• Honored to be recognized by former SBI Dubai CEO & CGM of India for my journey. I mentored and assisted with strategies to the CEO of an export company which had ₹100 crore worth sales to convert a problem
into an opportunity in Benin (Africa)

WORK EXPERIENCE
• Co-founded an agri-based company with an investor and managed all operations single handedly.

• Went into roots by interacting
with farmers directly for a holistic view of product, connected with MNCs to deliver agri-commodities as per stringent quality
standards, and generated ₹50 lakhs+ revenue in the initial year.

• Partnered with Cargill & also received invitation from India's largest
stock exchange ("BSE") on listing readiness
Co-Founder & CEO Preetam Agro Farms | 2023 - Present | Telangana, India

**Fund Manager** Nalam manoj kumar office | 2022 - 2023 | Telangana, India

• Transitioned from self-learning and personal trading into managing an experienced investor's portfolio of worth ₹5 crore.

• Turned global market stress into high-return opportunities by macroeconomic and sectoral analysis.
• Identified top-performing stocks because of the Russia–Ukraine war that later hit their all-time highs as predicted in analysis.

**Independent Head - Contract Caterer at Age: 14-15**
• Handled solo catering contract during peak wedding season when experienced firms failed due to workforce shortages.

• Led a newly formed team and successfully executed complex, high-pressure orders and received highest tip from our 1st client for the satisfactory service

• Successfully employed & managed people of aged 20+ during my 14s

**Caterer**
• Secured an individual catering contract-project after just 3 months working as a fresher by fulfilling 45+ large event orders in a
month through back-to-back shifts, building a strong reputation and industry network.

**EARLY VENTURE AT AGE 8**
Sweet home (2012)
• Transformed old, broken air cooler into a hotel style-ambience setup with zero capital. • Leveraged cross-marketing and zero-cost
upfront marketing to attract local attention along with showcasing footwear made from ice cream spoons and play activities.

**Presentation to Sir Ratan Tata**
After observing critical issues in farming during Class 11–12, I developed a business idea and traveled to Mumbai post-12th to
present it to Ratan Tata. Since there was no appointment, I waited for hours in the rain outside his house, driven by deep
commitment to share my vision. After recognizing efforts his secretary connected and shared mail id to submit presentation.
Though it wasn’t accepted, the journey taught me powerful lessons in patience, resilience, and the importance of execution.
It became my first professional turning point — transforming me from a thinker into a doer, and pushing me to start earning myself
and build ventures practically.

**EDUCATION**

Bsc.bzcs (botany, zoology & computer science)| kakatiya university -Telangana, India | 2022-2025**

**LANGUAGES**

English | Telugu | Hindi | Marathi

Answer 1

Hello Ganesh! I get where you’re coming from (I'm also not from a target school...) and it’s frustrating to feel like you’re not even given the chance to show what you can do! Referrals at MBB aren’t just about talent, they’re about trust because they’re vouching for you personally... that’s why most people refer those they’ve worked with, studied with, or know well.

Also, consultants get flooded with referral requests ... so without an existing connection, it’s hard to stand out. My advice is to focus on building relationships first (maybe engaging with their content on LinkedIn, finding shared school of experiences, adding thoughtful comments to their posts). Once someone knows you and sees your drive, they’re far more likely to put their name behind you.

It’s not easy, but plenty of people from non-traditional backgrounds have done it! The key is persistence, smart networking and a well prepared application. Good luck!!

Answer 2

First, thank you for being open and willing to share — it takes courage to be vulnerable here. I’m from India and also from a non-target school, so I can relate. From a global perspective, I can help you first refine what you’re aiming for, then identify the tools, resources, and approach to get there.

Your question is concise, which is great. That said, some of the background details you’ve included may be more effective if shared selectively. Highlight only what will draw people in, and then use your communication skills and persuasiveness to lead the conversation from there.

Answer 3

Honestly I don't think it has to do with the target school.

Referrals depend on luck and ability.

Luck meaning that you could just be lucky and run into somebody who wants to help and offers it without you asking it. You could also just run into people who don't normally offer referrals or have a very high standard for it. You can only manage for this by talking with more people.

Ability has to do with how you conduct the conversation and also how you bring about the referral without asking for it directly. You might find the guide below useful for this:

Expert Guide: How To Get Referrals Via LinkedIn?

Best,
Cristian