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May 2012
9m 27s

73: How to hold networking conversations

StrategyTraining.com & FirmsConsulting.com
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Networking calls/coffee chats are tricky. You should not be following the advice found for general recruitment. We insist our clients network with partners so most of the advice we provide is for networking with McKinsey and BCG partners. The reality is that partners are best equipped, and most influential, to assess a unique profile and make a judgement cal ... Show More
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