Hi there,

Nice work!

Yes, this is networking. Make sure to come prepared with your background story, questions, etc. You can “hint” at a referral and also “play tag” to try to get on calls with other people.

Good luck!

Hi there,

Q: Is this call a potential networking opportunity where I could indirectly ask for a referral?

Yes, you can definitely do so. You can find some tips below on how to approach it:

▶ How to Get a Referral from a Consultant – The Exact Steps

Good luck!

Francesco

Hello,

Great work, this sounds like an excellent networking opportunity! If you are interested in working at McKinsey, I would encourage you to make use of this opportunity. Be prepared to talk about yourself and your interests, ask the partner about their career journey and their work, and potentially hint at a referral and ask who else at the firm they would recommend talking to.

Hi there, 

if he is having a call with you, is because he likely sees potential in to join the firm :-) (Partners are very busy, unlikely scheduling a call just to give you advices). I would think you could ask, but I would just see how the call unfolds and if you get a clear signs, then ask for it.

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Hello!

The fact that you guys are having the call is great, and he has had plenty of those in the past. He knows a referral is exactly what you are after :)

This said, don't ask for it directly, since there is no need for it. The conversation will evolve naturally in that direction, and if it doesn't, you can say something in the lines of “how interesing you find his work trajectory and how much you would like to follow his steps…” obvious enough :)

Cheers, 

Clara