Considering LEK as a lateral move. I graduated from a non-target but rigorous school with two degrees and a high GPA a year ago. I also have a strong working/leadership record. I am hoping to pivot to strategy consulting before I apply to a business school. I applied for a position online and have no network at the firm. Any advice on how to land a screening interview? Is reaching out to a couple of random people on LinkedIn an appropriate move?

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Reach out to partners who you have some sort of connection with (doesn’t have to be school - interest, hobby, etc). These are the people who can help you get an interview. Reaching out to other analysts can be helpful for becoming informed about the firm and all but won’t matter as much as a partner forwarding your resume to HR

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