Networking Tips

Hi there,

Reach out to him and do the following:

1) Introduce yourself with a quick sentence (I am x and I do y)

2) Connect with him on the point you've made (I moticed you're in x industry where I also have 6 years experience)

3) Ask. Tell him you're interested in learning more about the work he does there and that you have some questions if he has time to spare.

Hope he answers and suggests a call + days/times!

Good luck :)

Hey there,

That's a tricky one. The more senior the person the harder it is to get their attention. As an MD he probably gets north of 1k emails per day, which are sorted by his EA.

In order to get a chance to be seen do the following:

1. Figure out his email. Usually, firstname _ lastname @ firm.com if it's McKinsey or firstname.lastname for BCG or Bain.
2. Highlight within the email subject and the first sentence of the email your potential value add and interest in making the switch to the firm. Provide some (few) details and keep it top-down and succinct, no filler sentences or phrases.
3. End the email by politely asking for a call to discuss opportunities.

Chances are he will take the call or forward this to someone else for you.

Fingers crossed!

Cheers,

Florian

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Hello,

Francesco said it best - I would recommend emailing the partner with a brief introduction, and try to set up a call. Definitely try to indirectly ask for a referral in the call too. You can find more advice on that in previous PrepLounge threads.