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MBB referrals do NOT go to the most qualified candidates!
Written by Dr. Sidi S. Koné
They go to the most TRUSTWORTHY.
This mentee got referred at McKinsey. 

And not by chance – by design.

Wonder how you can emulate this?

Well... If your message screams “I want something”
you’ll be ignored.

If it shows clarity, curiosity, and presence –
consultants will offer to help.

Our mentee didn’t beg.
Didn’t spam LinkedIn.
Didn’t “follow up politely” 7 times.

He built real trust.
With real clarity.

And with a strategy that works in the 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥, not just in "networking guide" PDFs which are circulated on the internet.

This referral came from one of the most competitive offices.
And it didn’t happen because our mentee “got lucky.”

It happened because he stopped guessing –
and followed the same structured outreach system we’ve now taught to hundreds.
If your messages scream 

“I want something” 

you’ll be ignored.
Here’s the part most people get totally wrong:
Referrals don’t go to the most desperate.

They go to the most trustworthy.
If your messages scream “I want something,”
you’ll be ignored.

If your messages demonstrate,
→ Clarity
→ Strategic curiosity
→ Consultant-like presence
You’ll already stand out.

And consultants will actually want to help.

This is just one win.
We see versions of this every week.
✅ McKinsey referrals
✅ BCG invites
✅ Bain calls booked off cold outreach

All from candidates who were previously stuck in the “spray and pray” loop.

Want to know 𝘩𝘰𝘸 we engineer this?

Reach out, and we’ll show you exactly how The MBB Offer Machine™ helps candidates go from inbox silence… to real MBB interviews...
...and then – Offers!

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About the author: 
Dr. Sidi S. Koné

Former Senior Engagement Manager and Interviewer at McKinsey & Company | Former Senior Consultant at BCG

About The MBB Offer Machine™

We help aspiring graduates, young professionals, and seasoned topic experts to ensure success in their job interviews with the world's most reputable Strategy Consulting Firms.

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About the author: 
Dr. Sidi S. Koné

Former Senior Engagement Manager and Interviewer at McKinsey & Company | Former Senior Consultant at BCG

About the author: 
Dr. Sidi S. Koné

Former Senior Engagement Manager and Interviewer at McKinsey & Company | Former Senior Consultant at BCG
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