Hi, after I got rejected from one of the MBB firms, I joined a boutique consulting firm in order to develop consulting expertise and also gain promotion track record, in order to better position myself when I apply again.
My question is: when doing networking calls (or meeting casually) with seniors of my target firm, is it suitable to disclose that I'm using my current company as a stepping stone to joint their company? Would mentioning the reason why I joined my current firm sound bad, or would it shape a positive impression that I've been continuously building my skills to reapply my target firm? Thanks for the advice.