Fortunate to have received a job offer from a MBB/Tier 2 consulting firm, with the role starting next summer (generalist track). However, I’ve been reading that getting staffed on the projects you want often requires networking beforehand. With that in mind, if I am interested in a very specific industry, would it be weird to network on LinkedIn before my official start date, for the best chance to get staffed on those projects?

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DO NOT hit people up beforehand.

Face facts, you’re going to have a few projects you don’t like in the up front. Not everyone gets the super sexy clients.

Once you’re in, start building your rep. Talk to partners in the office, let people know your areas of interest. Help partners with BD/pitches. You’ll be far more likely to get the projects you want that way.

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I think approaching someone you see speak on an all-hands call is going to be a much warmer intro than adding a rando on linkedin- it's by no means expected that you come in knowing partners, I wouldn't sweat it.

Beyond that, every firm has utilization protections in place so that you won't be penalized for not being staffed in the first 6-12 months on the job.

Once you start, be present with your camera on as much as possible. Beyond that, don't worry about it

No need to do this. Hit up partners once you start and voice your interests to your staffing manager.

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