Hi all,
Does it matter much if an associate versus project leader refers you to the firm?
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In US what level is the person who refers you is not a differentiatior on whether to grant a person an interview or not.
However, if it is a Partner referring your candidacy, it might carry little bit more weight to grant at least a first round interview especially if s/he knows the candidate well and can speak about her/his abilities.
This is because Partners have greater experience and thus usually greater ability to understand whether the candidate is a good fit or not.
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Hi,
In short - it does not matter THAT MUCH.
If your resume is strong - it doesn't make a difference. If it is not strong enough and you have some weak points in your resume (unclear career switch, etc) - it might help.
Another advantage is that Project Leaders have a bit more power to check your feedback after the first interview round and provide that information to you.
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Hey,
It sure does matter. Usually the chances increase with the higher designation referal.
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