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If a Principal forwards your CV to a recruiter and the recruiter then asks you to apply online, is it a referral?

A Principal forwarded my CV to the recruiter and the recruiter then invited me to apply online. Is this a referral? Does this mean I'd likely be invited to an interview?

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Clara
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on Mar 24, 2021
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Hello!

Yes, congrats!

Now the journey begins :)

Cheers, 

Clara

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Udayan
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on Mar 24, 2021
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Yes this is a referral. Likelihood of being invited to interview depends on how good your CV is and your fit for the role.

Udayan

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Ian
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on Mar 24, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Yes it is!

The odds are definitely in your favor now.

That said, hope for the best and prepare for the worst - remember to not put all your eggs in one basket here!

Anonymous B
on Mar 24, 2021

Of course!

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Gaurav
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edited on Mar 24, 2021
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Yes it is a referral! However, a referral doesn't guarantee you an interview invite. 

Fingers crossed!