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Partner referrals MBB

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023

Florian

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Florian

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Hey there, Out of the options you listed, everything is possible. Link Email to HR Forward your email and documents to HR Screen your application documents, then ask you to include their name in the cover le ... (read entire answer)

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Partner Referral

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Most recent answer on Jul 01, 2023

Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Jun 30, 2023

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Hey! That's a great question. It's great that you already identified a prospective target. As a first step, you should identify more. It's unlikely that it will work directly with a first. Don't aim only for Partners. ... (read entire answer)

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Roland Berger Partner Referral

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022

Florian

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Florian

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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2022

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Hey there, I would reach out at the beginning of next week with a brief note, asking what the next steps should be from your side. Don’t worry. After 2 weeks that is not pushy but also underlines your interest in the fi ... (read entire answer)

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Partner referral after application submission?

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Most recent answer on May 28, 2021

Francesco

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Hi there, Yes, definitely do so. It is better to get a referral before you apply, but it may still have an impact on the outcome even if you receive it after the formal application. Best, Francesco

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What are some best practices in networking with MBB partners?

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Most recent answer on Mar 17, 2021

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Hi there, There's so much on networking on this site! Highly encourage you to read through the Q&As further :) General Networking I can tell you what works on me as an ex-BCGer: Genuineness. What doesn't ... (read entire answer)

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Partner Referral

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Allen

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Allen

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Hi there, Let me respond one-by-one: Does that mean my referral worked? Not necessarily. It means that he is referring you to HR and HR will make the decision. If he gives a strong endorsement, they are more ... (read entire answer)

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Referral from Partner (McKinsey)

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Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on May 22, 2020

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Hello! Indeed! I agree with your approach overal: you should try to get the conversation into a knowing each other direction, not something transactional. The partner knows perfectly that a referral is what you ar ... (read entire answer)

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How to get a partner referral?

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Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2020

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Hi, I would recommend reaching out to consultants, not partners, doing a case with them and getting a referral. I believe you would waste your time with partners. There are few exceptions: You are an expert in a c ... (read entire answer)

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