Struggling to break into MBB applications without pre-existing connections. I’ve heard the community has direct access to folks who’ve navigated this path successfully – how do you actually leverage these relationships authentically? Specifically looking for stories of how members turned cold outreach into warm referrals through this group. What’s the unspoken etiquette to avoid coming off transactional?
lol at thinking ‘direct access’ means free referrals. pro tip: veterans get 50+ DMs weekly. try actually contributing value in group discussions FIRST – nobody cares about your resume unless you’ve shown strategic thinking publicly. my 2nd coffee chat this month ghosted after I asked basic questions they’d already answered in AMAs
heard from a senior that participating in the weekly case challenges gets you noticed by vet mentors? gonna try that + maybe ask for 15min feedback sessions first instead of direct referrals?
Three-step approach: 1) Engage meaningfully in three community discussions before asking anything 2) When reaching out, lead with specific observations about their recent posts 3) Request 10 minutes to discuss their career transition story rather than asking for referrals outright. Relationships first, opportunities follow naturally.
You’ve got this!! The mentorship program helped me land 2 coffee chats last month – just show genuine curiosity about their journey!
Analysis of 2023 community referrals shows 73% came from members who: 1) Participated in ≥4 case workshops 2) Had 15+ substantive comments 3) Shared original frameworks. Average 6.2 touchpoints before referral request. Suggestion: Map your engagement metrics against these benchmarks first.