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How to get headhunted on Linkedin?

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Hi there! In general, I'd advise you to not be on the ‘receiving’ end of the recruitment process.  Your chances look a lot better if you're proactive in terms of the search rather than waiting for opportunities via Link ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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LinkedIn Inmail Vs. Cold-Emails for Networking / References?

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Hey there, I'd recommend you not to cold email people with the firm format for two reasons: 1. If they haven't introduced themselves, it's creepy and suspicious (''where did he get my email from?'' + MBB is very wary of ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Application photo: better w/ or w/o tie?

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Ian
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Either is fine - just look professional.
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Contacting consultants of a firm via Linkedin: message only or add them and message

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Hi there, I would not recommend to message people on LinkedIn if your goal is a referral – emails work a lot better. You should target people that share something in common with you, otherwise the conversion rate in ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Networking tips for an experienced hire

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Guys - I was in your shoes as well, and am living proof it works. - First step is to figure out whom to reach out to: more tenured consultants is better. Look in your background to see if you have friends or former cl ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Is contacting the recruiter directly on LinkedIn unprofessional?

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Hello there, There is nothing unprofessional about contacting a person who have put up their profile on a public domain such as LinkedIn. Reaching out through people from Linkedin is a completely acceptable way to exp ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Networking with Partners

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Hi! There are a few important things you want to get right in this call : Make best use of the time. The partner is busy, and will likely be taking this call from a cab or in line to get in his next plane. That m ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Mckinsey Senior Partner in Related business area added me on linkedin

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Hello! Unfortunately, this does not change anything. You still need to wait until the window is over. Cheers Clara
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Coldmail with consultants - asking for opening position information?

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 28. Apr. 2020
Dear A, In that case I would recommend you to reach out not only to consultants (because they might simply don't know it), but to filter over LinkedIn for recruiter and HR persons working for these companies. With them ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Can someone accept my request in the PrepLounge LinkedIn group, please?

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Chao Matteo, Feel free to send me request in LinkedIn and I will add you Best, André
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Sending LinkedIn connection request to your interviewer.

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 29. Mai 2019
Hi there, it is quite common that candidates send LinkedIn invites to interviewers, rarely also the other way round. Don't take this as a positive signal. Interviewers would not reject a contact request only because t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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LinkedIn Summary when on the Consulting Job Hunt

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 22. Sept. 2018
Hey there, Personally, I don't think LinkedIn is particularly important for Consulting applications. To each firm you will apply with your CV and Cover Letter. This takes precedence over anything else for your exper ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Horrible Linkedin Profile

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Benjamin
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HI, Don't worry, I don't know anyone who has been rejected for his linkedin profile... Of course its better to have it updated, but since you didn't submitted as you would with a CV, there is no evaluation here. Most ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Will MBB etc. recruiters check IF you are on LinkedIn (Xing)

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Letzte Aktivität am 2. Feb. 2017
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Srihari
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Here's the sense I got from my experience 1) If you are recruited through your university, they are less likely to. They have more certainty that you are who you say you are. 2) If you are applying directly, they ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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