A partner from another country is willing to share my resume with my target office. I wonder how this works? He also asked me to provide a cover letter. Should I mention his name in the cover letter? or People in my target office would know that he referred me? Thanks.
Hi there,
That's great to hear.
Yes, this totally works, especially if the person who refers you is senior.
You don't need to mention him in the cover letter since he is referring you directly.
But do ensure that your CV and cover letter are absolute top notch. Get some expert support so it's as polished as it can be. You have a great chance in getting this sort of direct referral so it's best to make the most of it.
Aside from this, make sure you have a broad application strategy and apply to multiple firms as well instead of putting all your eggs in one basket:
Best,
Cristian
Hi there,
1) A partner from another country is willing to share my resume with my target office. I wonder how this works?
There are two possible options: (i) he will simply forward your application material to HR; (ii) he will ask to apply online and add his name in the field for referrals.
2) Should I mention his name in the cover letter? People in my target office would know that he referred me?
They will know he referred you but it is still fine to mention his name in the cover if appropriate.
Good luck!
Francesco
Hi there,
Try not to worry too much about the mechanics unless action is needed. Essentially, do as he tels you!
He'll either forward it to HR or officially put it into the system. Well done!
Hi,
If I were you, I would mention his name in your CL - but in a way that tactfully weaves it into your overall story.
If he has agreed to pass your CV to your target office, and he actually does it, then yes they will at least look at your CV.
For your reference, there is also an internal referral form - but that may not necessarily be filled, especially if he is from a different system.
All the best!
Dear A,
It's great to hear that a partner from another country is willing to share your resume with your target office. Start preparing because having a referral from a partner means that you will most probably be chosen to advance through the recruiting process.
When it comes to mentioning the partner's name in your cover letter, it's generally a good idea to do so because it allows the hiring team to easily verify your referral and potentially reach out to the partner for additional insights about your candidacy.
Remember to tailor your cover letter to the specific role and office you are applying to, highlighting relevant experiences and expressing your enthusiasm for the opportunity.
Best of luck with your application!
Hi there,
thanks for sharing - that's good progress.
Please note that, while any referral helps, if the Partner is not from the target location / system, the referral may carry less weight, at least in my experience.
Feel free to share more context via DM, esp on location of target office and referrer's office, then I can advise specifically.
Regards, Andi
Hello,
Sounds like the partner is willing to vouch for you - this is great news! He will either share your resume and CV with HR, or go through a formal referral process in which case you will receive an email with instructions to apply. You should feel free to mention his name in the cover letter, but HR in your target office will have it on file if he referred you. I would just follow his lead in terms of the mechanics here.
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