Analysts/Associates at BB/EB, what % of calls turn into referrals (SA) ?

Like the title, says, I want to know the percent of networking calls you get that you refer to a summer analyst position. Obviously you don't know exactly, just looking for an estimate. Don't count calls that are from people you have a prior relationship with. To clarify, I mean referral as in refer to someone who has a say in the application process, not just pass along to another analyst/associate. thanks 

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Quick question, when I network with someone after the call they ask me to shoot them a follow up in a few days so that I can remind them to connect me with others on their team and I usually send my thank you note with that follow up, is the 2-3 day gap rude to not thank them? I start the call off thanking them for their time. 

 

I am still not sure about the sending in my resume things in the cold email, wouldn't that make it seem like you are networking to use that person for a referall? and wouldnt you send in resume if they ask for it. 

 

How does one know if they are referred for a 1st round? I have been networking and after each call they refer me to another analyst or associate and cc them. Is this a good sign?

 

So once we've had good calls with 3 people at a firm, is that enough, or should we keep going? What's a good sign that we've got a recommendation? 

 

Most recruiting at my BB is done at the school level, so don’t think “referrals” are much of a thing. If someone from my school calls me and I have a good conversation, I will put them in touch with other analysts on my school’s team. When it comes time to review resumes, if enough people on the team had a positive interaction with you, you’ll likely make the cut for first round. If you didn’t go to my school and I really enjoyed talking to you, I’ll probably ping an analyst who went to your school if I know one.

 

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