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Referral email Message

cold email MBB Referral

Most recent answer on Dec 24, 2021

gave the best answer on Dec 15, 2021

Hi there, Sorry to be direct, but you definitely need to work on your written communication! It is too casual/colloquial, wordy, and with bad grammar. You are also asking far too much from them. That said, let's show yo ... (read entire answer)

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Partner cold email

cold email

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Anonymous B gave the best answer on May 26, 2021

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I have a call w/BCG Partner (college alum - cold email)

cold email reaching out for coffee chat with senior people recruiting

Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020

Allen

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Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best

Allen

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gave the best answer on Nov 23, 2020

Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best

Hi there! Tricky situation. If the contact is warm, meaning that they're likely to refer you, I would be 100% up front and ask! If not, which is more likely, I would ask them for insight and advice, while demonstra ... (read entire answer)

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Cold emailing

cold email MBB networking

Most recent answer on Nov 05, 2020

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jul 27, 2020

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Hi there, It is 100% fine to use the business email - if you use the right approach. It is also far better than LinkedIn. You can find some suggestions on referrals at the following link: https://www.preplounge.co ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 05, 2020 on Nov 05, 2020
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Networking tips for an experienced hire

cold email Experienced Hire linkedIN Middle East networking

Most recent answer on Sep 03, 2020

Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

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gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2019

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guys - I was in your shoes as well, and am living proof it works. - First step is to figure out whom to reach out to: more tenured consultants is better. Look in your background to see if you have friends or former cl ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 03, 2020 on Sep 03, 2020
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Networking with recruiting partners

cold email networking

Most recent answer on Jul 03, 2020

Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on Feb 17, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Don´t worry, I believe you are overthinking and overtaggint this a bit. When networking with partners, the approach is similar at all times. You want to connect with them by asking the adequate questions and ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 03, 2020 on Jul 03, 2020
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What time to send cold mail? Weekend?

cold email Referral

Most recent answer on Jul 03, 2020

Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on Feb 14, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! To your questions: I would say Thursday or Fridays maximize your chances Thursday or Friday better I think the response rate is very low, since imagine how many of those they can get... it´s about bei ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 03, 2020 on Jul 03, 2020
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Cold mail - Linkedin or Email?

cold email networking

Most recent answer on Apr 28, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2020

Hi, I don't think there is a definite answer of which one is better. When I was in BCG I received cold mails from both sources. While email seems more formal and professional, to be honest, personally I prefer people ... (read entire answer)

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what should I expect if the networking target would like to drop my cv to HR before chatting with me?

cold email CV screening networking Referral

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Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

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gave the best answer on Feb 14, 2019

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Nothing unexpected here. If the EM is willing to forward your resume, this qualifies as a recommendation. Hopefully she also puts in a good word so the recommendation is strengthened, but this is standard process so far ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 14, 2019 on Feb 14, 2019
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follow up request for networking email

cold email networking

Recent activity on Jan 28, 2019

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jan 28, 2019

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Hi Anonymous, as suggested, I would recommend to wait one week before sending the followup. I would personally not go on with additional followups after you sent two emails and rather try to find additional contacts. ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 28, 2019 on Jan 28, 2019
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get a partner referral via networking calls

cold email McKinsey Partners networking Referral

Recent activity on Jan 22, 2019

Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jan 21, 2019

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, It will be super hard to impress them since you have no experience at all. Thus the chances of getting a referral are close to zero. Unless you have some research / side projects / unique background that will be i ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 22, 2019 on Jan 22, 2019
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Question for principal

cold email Referral

Recent activity on Nov 07, 2018

Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Nov 07, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Strong NO. Moreover, the principal is not even incentivized enough to make you a reference. (Referral bonus compared to his salary). So I just recommend to relax and really make it an informational session. And ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 07, 2018 on Nov 07, 2018
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How to politely remind someone to reply

cold email communication MBB networking

Recent activity on Apr 29, 2017

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on May 14, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, And what's the objective of your e-mail? Partner is a vary serious role, so not sure how he can help you. Partners don't leave the e-mail unanswered, so most probably he saw the e-mail and decided not to answer. ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 29, 2017 on Apr 29, 2017
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