Phone Call with MBB Senior Partner Opinion

I'm a sophomore at a non-target and I reached out to one of the very few alums we have at MBB for an informational interview. My intent was for him to ask for my resume at the end of the call and that didn't happen. When I asked him if networking into MBB was my best shot, he said that his MBB doesn't work that way and recruitment online and reaching out to recruiters at a target nearby was my best bet. Besides this, I think the conversation went pretty well. I sent him a thank you email and he replied saying he enjoyed our conversation and would be happy to help. I'm confused if he actually wants to help. What should I do?

5 Comments
 
"sj13" I'm confused if he actually wants to help. What should I do?

He did help. He gave you advice. Now it's up to you to follow it. I'm not sure what more you'd expect from him.

When your application comes up for review, the partner can speak up for you, which could help. But almost every other applicant has done the same thing and will also have people to speak on their behalf. That's why "MBB doesn't work that way." They're some of the most desired firms in the world for college grads, so the application process is structured and very competitive. You'll need to go through it like everyone else.

 

I would ask if he can connect you to said target recruiters, as a way of introduction. Also see if he'd be willing to connect you with other people at his firm that he may have mentioned- other people in the office, more junior people, etc.

 
Best Response
"sj13" I'm a sophomore at a non-target and I reached out to one of the very few alums we have at MBB for an informational interview. My intent was for him to ask for my resume at the end of the call and that didn't happen. When I asked him if networking into MBB was my best shot, he said that his MBB doesn't work that way and recruitment online and reaching out to recruiters at a target nearby was my best bet. Besides this, I think the conversation went pretty well. I sent him a thank you email and he replied saying he enjoyed our conversation and would be happy to help. I'm confused if he actually wants to help. What should I do?

Ask if he knows any hiring managers. This is the best and fastest way to interview and get into a company.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Tempora nobis id nostrum dignissimos nobis fuga. Repellat error perspiciatis voluptas quis rem reiciendis placeat. Ad qui sint earum architecto perferendis et. Rem et aut repellendus corporis.

Dolore perferendis aut autem maiores et. Similique facere enim sunt ducimus. Et nesciunt facere dignissimos aut quia. Dolor occaecati veritatis et doloribus.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Consulting

  • Boston Consulting Group 99.5%
  • Bain & Company 98.9%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.4%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.9%
  • LEK Consulting 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Consulting

  • Cornerstone Research 99.5%
  • Bain & Company 98.9%
  • Boston Consulting Group 98.4%
  • McKinsey and Co 97.9%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Consulting

  • Bain & Company 99.5%
  • Boston Consulting Group 98.9%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.4%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.9%
  • LEK Consulting 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Consulting

  • Partner (4) $361
  • Principal (30) $294
  • Director/MD (58) $274
  • Vice President (53) $247
  • Engagement Manager (113) $232
  • Manager (170) $173
  • 2nd Year Associate (185) $142
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (116) $135
  • Senior Consultant (354) $132
  • Consultant (642) $122
  • 1st Year Associate (577) $121
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (164) $121
  • NA (16) $114
  • Engineer (6) $114
  • 2nd Year Analyst (390) $104
  • Associate Consultant (176) $101
  • 1st Year Analyst (1163) $90
  • Intern/Summer Associate (208) $83
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (632) $68
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”