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Podcast: Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking
Episode: 737: How to Network with a Senior Partner (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Description: Networking with a partner is counter-intuitive. It is much easier to network with a McKinsey / BCG partner for at least four reasons. First, partners always return emails. Second, partners are generally willing to take a call just to explore your profile. Third, partners are less hung up on things like degrees etc. since they look deeper at a profile. Fourth, partners are accessible with easy to find details. That said, the trick to networking with partners is to treat them as a peer. As soon as you place them on a pedestal, you will kill your networking chances. <...