MBB fish that lateraled as exp hires, what’s the best way to start networking and working towards landing an interview? 2 YOE currently and I genuinely enjoy consulting, MBB has been my career goal. My current internal network of managers has mostly moved on to industry and I find myself looking for the next challenge. I don’t come from a background of family connections and have worked hard to earn my own way. Best tips on how to reach out and what level? Appreciate any insights.

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I just applied and got an interview. Same, no MBB connections.

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I applied three weeks ago and have an interview Monday. Good luck m1

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Consultant (mba) or Associate? Only makes a minor difference either way I imagine for how you network in, but I lateraled in as a more senior hire and spent many months networking through multiple degrees of connections to work up to a referral. Obvious answer but I started the effort through LinkedIn. Finding alumni from your school that are at target firm is a warm place to start, as well as any second degree connections.

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