Have a call with a McKinsey partner trying to network and see if he may be able to refer me for an interview. Any tips?

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Be articulate, know exactly why you want to switch, the value you will add at McKinsey and before asking right away for a referral see if he can introduce you to a few folks to expand your professional network. Build on him as a contact over time and then ask for a referral.

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Send a thank you later in the day.

I would take a different / more casual approach, and view as a call as opp'y to learn about McKinsey and this persons work there. Would set agenda/objectives up front (show you're structured), maybe spend last 5 minutes asking what recruiting process is like for experienced hires

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