Introduction Call with Headhunters
Has anybody done any introduction calls with headhunters yet? I am filling out the candidate forms and was asked to schedule a call in the coming week(s). I heard that these are apparently pretty straightforward (tell me about yourself, walk me through a deal, what kind of firm are you targeting). The problem is I am super unprepared right now and might need to take a bit longer than a week to do a full refresh on internship experience and technicals (even to get to basic interview level). The second, and probably bigger problem, is that I have so little experience that I don't even know what I specifically want to do (besides "uh, I guess PE would be cool because everybody else does it"). Should I try to delay the intro meetings with these firms or just prep as much as I can and get an early introduction (given the tradeoff between preparation and timing)? The follow up would be what are the key points to prep for these intro calls?
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some key points and advice for handling introduction calls with headhunters:
Key Points to Prep for Intro Calls:
Tell Me About Yourself:
Walk Me Through a Deal:
Target Firms:
Preparation Tips:
Timing vs. Preparation:
Practice Reps:
Technical Refresh:
Clear Preferences:
Additional Advice:
Intro Calls:
Coffee Chats:
By focusing on these key points and preparation tips, you can make a strong impression during your introduction calls with headhunters. Good luck!
Sources: Want to get me on the phone? Here's how - a networking overview., My on-cycle experience / guide, Ways of Underperformance - and how to avoid them (Part 1), Want to get me on the phone? Here's how - a networking overview., Why don't I pass the screening processes? Don't really get it...
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