Referral

Referral
New answer on Nov 11, 2020
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Anonymous A asked on Nov 09, 2020

I have very good academics and work experience.

Is there anyone here that can give me a referral?

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Anonymous B replied on Nov 09, 2020

LOL

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Anonymous A on Nov 09, 2020

Only get if you ask

Clara
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replied on Nov 09, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

I would try to look for referrals in your network, people who know you and are willing to vouch for you -this is when it gets really effective-.

If not, you will see how quickly it starts getting transational, with coaches offering that as long as you work with them, etc. Not nice

Cheers,

Clara

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Henning
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replied on Nov 09, 2020
Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate

Hi A, asking for referrals like this won't work. When people refer you internally, they vouch for you to a certain extent. Referring somebody that you don't know is very uncommon in an industry that is based on personal relationships.

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Anonymous A on Nov 09, 2020

Can you refer me please?

Anonymous on Nov 09, 2020

As Henning explained by giving you a referral, people are using their credibility to vouch for you. How can anyone who doesn't even know who you are do so?

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Anonymous A on Nov 09, 2020

The same way these coaches offer help, cash, cash, and more cash

Henning on Nov 10, 2020

Just to be perfectly clear here: I generally don't give referrals to candidates I work with, as I would consider this a conflict of interest. I recommend you use your existing network to identify people that might get you there and establish a strong relationship first, before asking them for a referral.

Anonymous A on Nov 10, 2020

£650?

Vlad
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replied on Nov 09, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

I am helping my candidates with refferals. Feel free to reach out.

Best

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Ian
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updated an answer on Nov 09, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

No

This is not the way.

In regards to networking tips:

a) Reach out to people in your network

b) Reach out to people once removed from your network

c) Reach out to people with a similar backgorund to you (i.e. same alma mater, same historically underrepresented demographic i.e. gender, orientation, ethnicity, etc., same career switch, etc.)

d) Tailor a message to them specifically both showing interest in them and their journey and demonstrating that you have done your research and could be a valuable hire

e) Play "tag" across calls you get so that you can work your way towards the company/office/role you want

f) Never directly ask for a referral, but "hint" at needing one (this is nuanced and important...happy to talk through wording)

How to Ask for a Referral

You essentially have 2 chances to "hint" at a referral from a networking call.

So, near the end of the call, you can say "Thank you so much for your time. The company seems great and I will definitely be applying. Do you have any tips/advice for me?"

The 2nd "hint" comes a few days before you apply. Email them and say "Thanks again for meeting with me x weeks/months ago. I just wanted to let you know that I'm applying in a few days and appreciate all your time!"

What not to do

  • Do not directly ask for a referral
  • Do no assume you deserve one
  • Do not forget that they are putting their neck out on the line for you...you have to prove to them you're a good candidate...this is an earned privilege not a right.

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Anonymous D replied on Nov 10, 2020

Ma'am, this is a Wendy's.

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Gaurav
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replied on Nov 11, 2020
Ex-Mckinsey|Certified Career Coach |Placed 500+ candidates at MBB & other consultancies

Hi there,
You need to build good connections and network in a natural way.You can attend local networking events or ask your peers if they are aware of such. Some examples of such events:
- specific offline events,
- breakfast networking,
- speaking engagements.


Do you need any further help?
GB

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