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Anonymous A asked on May 28, 2021

Should I email the Partner to schedule to talk first, before I submit my application online,

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Submit my application online first, then immediately cold email Partner to schedule to talk, and let him know I've just submitted my application?

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Francesco
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Hi there,

This is Networking 101 :) You want to start your networking now. Try and speak to a number of people with the ultiamte goal of getting a referral or getting in touch with HR.

Networking has minimal impact if you apply before you network. To be clear the order is network first apply second!

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Hi, if you have the chance to talk to the partner before submitting the application you can indirectly ask for a referral to accelerate the process

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Antonello

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To apply via referral you need the referral first then the application

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