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Should you email the recruiter after applying?

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Neue Antwort am 29. Mai 2023
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mac fragte am 22. Mai 2023

Hi,

After applying on the portals for each office I am interested in, should I reach out (email) the recruiter at each office to let them know and show my enthusiasm?

Thanks!

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Francesco
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antwortete am 23. Mai 2023
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Hi Mac,

Q: After applying on the portals for each office I am interested in, should I reach out (email) the recruiter at each office to let them know and show my enthusiasm?

Unless you were already in touch with the recruiter and had a good previous conversation I would not recommend doing so. If you had a referral, you could instead let the person referring you know that you applied.

Good luck!

Francesco

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Cristian
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Sofia
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antwortete am 26. Mai 2023
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Hello,

This kind of email isn’t typical at the initial application stage. Though after interviews it is best practice to send a thank you email to your interviewers.

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Ian
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Hi Mac,

Probably should have done this before.

Order of operations:

  1. Network extensively
  2. Get referral and/or get put in contact with office/recruiter
  3. Apply
  4. Let referee and/or office person you've been put in contact with that you applied….because you spoke to them before

Doesn't make sense to do it out of the blue if they don't know you!

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Anonym antwortete am 23. Mai 2023

Dear Mac,

 

Great ideas, I sense you are asking the right questions.

A)  It is time to network: peers, alumni, MBA or other business networks for example are a great source. Helps to have consultant contacts and firn experience when applying.

2) Very important is to find opportunities to learn more about the firm AND to position yourself as a great candidate.

 

Best regards,

 

Best regards.

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Pedro
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Unless you have a specific message you want to convey, there's no reason to do it (and honestly a bit disrespectful - they receive a ton of emails, a “cold” email stating that you just applied which is something they know from the system… doesn't help their day).

The case will be different if you applied to multiple offices and want for example to explain why you are excited about that specific office. In this case you are conveying additional information.

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Paul
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antwortete am 22. Mai 2023
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Hi,

answer depends on your previous contacts with the recruiter in question

- Did you talk to them before more than 1 time on the phone? 

- Did they invite you to apply?

- ….

If the answer is yes on one or more of the above (i.e. you have a minium connection), I see no downside in doing that + it is always good to create a human connection vs. recruiter.

Just be concise and proof-read.

Hope it helps

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