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Is it okay to request a Zoom chat with recruiters?

Hi,

Just wondering whether, if we have some doubts that need to be alliviated, requesting a Zoom chat (or any other platform) with HR is a good idea?

Thanks.

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on Jan 14, 2021
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Hi there,

I would expect you can clarify most doubts just writing an email to HR. In case you really need to speak with them, I would recommend to call the office directly and ask for that particular person – it is faster to do and you won’t probably need the video anyway for the clarification.

Best,
Francesco

Florian
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on Jan 14, 2021
1400 5-star reviews across platforms | 600+ offers | Highest-rated case book on Amazon | Uni lecturer in US, Asia, EU

Hey there,

It is always better to directly call them, instead of setting up a call via email, the old-fashioned way. That is why their number is in their email signature.

Be the person who calls instead of the 100 people that email. :-)

Cheers,

Florian

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on Jan 14, 2021

Totally agree with Francesco here

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Gaurav
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on Jan 14, 2021
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there,

I agree with other coaches: I don't see a reason why can't you call right away. If you still have time, you can write them and see, but there is a probability you'll end up calling them by yourself anyway.

Cheers,

GB

Vlad
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on Jan 14, 2021
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

Agree with Floria. Everyone is working from home now, and I would not insist on zoom unless it's their preferred method of communication. I recommend just calling them

Best

Ian
Coach
on Jan 14, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Completely agree with the rest.

Either email them with a succinct set of Qs, or pick up the phone and call them.

Asking of you can call leaves open the very real possibility of them just never answering!

Clara
Coach
on Jan 14, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

I would always write them down in a mail and then ask them whether they would prefer to quickly jump on a call to discuss

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

on Jan 17, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi,

Start by sending an email.

If they believe it's something that requires a Zoom chat they'll schedule it themselves.

Best,

Antonello

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