Strategy Simplified S13E19: How to Crush Consulting Coffee Chats
Mar 29, 2024
Incoming Bain Associate Ty Sheets shares insights on how to excel in consulting coffee chats. He emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions, sending thoughtful thank you emails, and building authentic connections. Learn about the networking process, making genuine connections, and keys to successful career growth.
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Consulting Recruiting Dual Steps
- Securing a consulting offer involves two main steps: social ('networking') and smarts (case interviews).
- Firms assess social skills first to ensure you fit the collaborative, client-facing nature of consulting work.
Maximize Coffee Chat Impact
- Engage in recruiting events for baseline info, but prioritize coffee chats for one-on-one interactions.
- Coffee chats are crucial for making strong first impressions and demonstrating social skills to earn interview invites.
How to Request a Coffee Chat
- Find and target people with a shared background or connection for coffee chats.
- Personalize and be explicit in outreach emails with clear availability and topics to discuss.