Hello Fishes
Just wanted to know if it's conducive to apply directly as opposed to a referral. Looking for opportunities within MBB and other consulting firms within the region.
Wanted to know if there is success in applying coldly as opposed to a referral at the Dubai offices for these firms?
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thank you.

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Definitely go through a referral if you can, people are willing to on the bowl - just ask.

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@C1 I did give an elaborate description of my experiences and my background. Just that the bowl is a hit or a miss sometimes. Would try again. Thanks for the suggestion . 😊

Try to source referrals via LinkedIn / FB / B school contacts. Going cold isn’t recommended to score interviews for t2 / invitations to online tests for MBB.

Sure. Will do that. Thanks for the suggestion.

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