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How to get a referral❓

1️⃣Leverage your network - find current MBB employees in your network and ask them for a mock interview. Ask them how to increase your chances of getting in, and most probably, they'll help with a referral
2️⃣Ask your MBA classmates - MBBs have on-campus recruiters in top schools, and your ex-MBB classmates can refer you to them
3️⃣Reaching out to partners in your field of expertise - If you are an experienced hire, I suggest talking to partners in your industry. You can find them on Linkedin or at various events. Ask them for a short call, describe your background, and ask if you'll be a good fit. Chances are high they'll forward your resume further
4️⃣Case championships and company events - several times a year, various offices conduct case competitions or group case sessions in which you can participate. If you demonstrate distinctive performance, you'll be invited directly to the interview and skip the line.
5️⃣Participate in the events, send Thank You notes, ask for a chat. After each event, there is a Q&A session where you can talk to consultants 1 on 1 or in a group. Send a Thank You Note after the event asking for a mock interview
6️⃣Cold reach out on Linkedin - try to find consultants with whom you have something in common - School, Previous Job, industry, etc. Ask for a coffee chat to get career advice or ask if they know someone who can give a mock interview. I would not recommend cold calling partners since they are less likely to respond.

What is a referral❓

The formal referral process is the following:
1️⃣The consultant makes you a referral through the system and uploads your resume. Usually, he has to indicate why he thinks you are the right candidate.
2️⃣You skip some steps in the recruiting process (CV screening at McK, Test at Bain)
3️⃣The consultant gets a referral bonus if you get a job.

Who can make a referral❓
✅Any current employee, from Analyst to Partner
✅Any employee globally, if you are applying to McKinsey or BCG. At Bain, most of the offices require local referrals.
✅Your MBA classmates (MBB alums) can make a referral via an on-campus recruiter at the target schools.

Stay tuned to learn how to get a referral!

When should you take time during a case?

Always take:
⏱1-2 min for initial structure. But the faster, the better
⏱Up to 1 minute for the conclusion. Always take the time! Your conclusion should include supporting numbers, and you need time to collect them
⏱30 sec - 1 min for questions on creativity. It's really hard to be creative "On-the-go"

It's a bit more tricky with taking time during the case:
❌It's not OK to take 30 seconds and then come up with a single idea. And to take time again if the idea is not correct. This is called "Guessing"
✅It’s OK to take 30 seconds, draw a new structure (or continuation of your previous structure) and come up with a structured way to approach the problem.

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