Recruiting
The Consulting Coffee Chat Playbook (2026)
The consulting coffee chat is a 20-minute informational call that converts to a referral ~15% of the time. Here's exactly what to ask, what to avoid, and how to follow up.
Apr 13, 2026
Case interview prep articles tagged with Networking
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Firm-specific guides for McKinsey, BCG, and Bain with practical prep priorities and timelines.
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End-to-end examples, high-frequency question patterns, and synthesis templates for live interviews.
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The consulting coffee chat is a 20-minute informational call that converts to a referral ~15% of the time. Here's exactly what to ask, what to avoid, and how to follow up.
Apr 13, 2026
Consulting recruiting events are tracked. Info sessions, case workshops, coffee hours, and DEI events all feed the applicant file. Here's which ones matter and how to show up.
Apr 12, 2026
A consulting referral routes your application past automated screens and directly to a recruiter. Step-by-step guide to finding contacts, the ask, and what referrals actually do.
Apr 1, 2026
How to network into McKinsey, BCG, and Bain from scratch — cold email templates, informational interview scripts, and how to convert conversations into referrals.
Mar 7, 2026
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