Mckinsey Partner email

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New answer on Apr 21, 2021
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Anonymous A asked on Apr 20, 2021

Hello everybody,

While networking, a partner looped in the recruiter, and the recruiter told me to apply on the website and gave me all the details and explained the whole procedure, and told me that she looks forward to my application.

Should I consider this as a referral or is this just a generic email and will not have much impact on my application.

Looking forward to your thoughts.

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Florian
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replied on Apr 20, 2021
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Hey there,

It is a bit unclear from your explanation.

However, it will definitely ensure that the recruiter will pay close attention to your application and you might even be fast-tracked.

Fingers crossed!

Florian

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Ian
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Hi there,

This sounds promisng. When a partner sends your resume to a recruiter and loops you in, that's generally viewed as akin to a referral.

It looks like they'll be keeping an eye out for your application!

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Clara
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replied on Apr 21, 2021
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Hello!

Sounds very promising, since:

  1. The partner has already endorsed you
  2. HR already knows who you are, you are in their loop and point of view

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Ken
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replied on Apr 20, 2021
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Agree with Florian. Unless you are an experienced hire, there is no formal referral process and even then, McKinsey takes a much more relationship based approach.

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Gaurav
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Hello there!

I would say that this is a good sign, but also not an official referral itself. The recruiter noticed you - that's for sure, but you better continue networking with the partner!

Hope it will work out for you!

GB

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