What do partner referrals look like? Do they as you to send in the resume or provide you with a referral link you can apply through? Or do they just say something along the lines of apply online and let me know once you submit an application?
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Florian
on Apr 19, 2021
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Hey there,
Out of the options you listed, everything is possible.
- Link
- Email to HR
- Forward your email and documents to HR
- Screen your application documents, then ask you to include their name in the cover letter
Cheers,
Florian
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Francesco
on Apr 17, 2021
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Hi there,
It depends. Usually the options are the following:
- They agree to have a chat (more likely if you are an experienced hire with a profile interesting for their team)
- They forward your email to HR/another consultant and ask to talk with them or ask them to have a look to your profile
- They suggest to apply online and let them know
Best,
Francesco
Ian
on Apr 17, 2021
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Hi there,
It depends!
Some will ask for your resume and forward it to HR. Others will cc HR and tell you to speak with them. Others will get you a link and have you apply through it.
Cristian
on Oct 31, 2023
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There are no ‘Partner referrals’. There are just referrals.
And how they are delivered differs more based on the office. Some offices have a referral platform, others just do it via email to HR.
Needless to say, a referral from a Partner matters more than one from a more junior person, so it brings a higher likelyhood of you passing screening.
Best,
Cristian
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