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New answer on Oct 31, 2023
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Anonymous A asked on Apr 16, 2021

What do partner referrals look like? Do they as you to send in the resume or provide you with a referral link you can apply through? Or do they just say something along the lines of apply online and let me know once you submit an application?

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Florian
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replied on Apr 19, 2021
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Hey there,

Out of the options you listed, everything is possible.

  • Link
  • Email to HR
  • Forward your email and documents to HR
  • Screen your application documents, then ask you to include their name in the cover letter

Cheers,

Florian

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Francesco
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Hi there,

It depends. Usually the options are the following:

  1. They agree to have a chat (more likely if you are an experienced hire with a profile interesting for their team)
  2. They forward your email to HR/another consultant and ask to talk with them or ask them to have a look to your profile
  3. They suggest to apply online and let them know

Best,

Francesco

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Ian
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replied on Apr 17, 2021
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Hi there,

It depends!

Some will ask for your resume and forward it to HR. Others will cc HR and tell you to speak with them. Others will get you a link and have you apply through it.

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Cristian
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replied on Oct 31, 2023
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There are no ‘Partner referrals’. There are just referrals. 

And how they are delivered differs more based on the office. Some offices have a referral platform, others just do it via email to HR. 

Needless to say, a referral from a Partner matters more than one from a more junior person, so it brings a higher likelyhood of you passing screening.

Best,
Cristian

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