Hi anonymous,

from my perspective, it makes sense to talk to recruiters. If you do it well, then they will remember your application and you get an easier way in to the interview. There are a few tricks here, like showing genuine interest, asking good questions, etc,

Hope this helps, Frederic

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• First of all, networking is key in the consulting industry, and when someone you trust at the firm suggests to reach out to the recruiter, you're simply following through on an internal referral, which can be a positive first step.
• Moreover, the online consensus isn't always right for every scenario. Each candidate's journey is unique, and personalized advice from a current employee may hold more weight than generic online guidance.
• Lastly, for your chat with the ex-summer intern, I would highly advise you to ask the questions that you are excited about. This couuld be about their personal experience, the challenges they faced, or what they believe contributed most to their success.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

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Hi!

Not sure why it would be a bad idea to get in touch with the recruiters. 

That's a great idea. Both because it gives you visibility on the process and because it helps you build a relationship with them. 

One of the important things to clarify with them is if they're actually still recruiting. Some offices are not. At least if you know they are then you can't blame the market :) 

Also, try to get a referral from the contact that you have. That should help increase the chances of you passing screening. 

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

Sounds like you've done a great job networking!

Please follow this person's lead. If they're offering to help you and put you in touch with people, definitely take him up on that offer!