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How to get headhunted on Linkedin?

Most recent answer on Aug 25, 2023

Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2023

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Hi there! In general, I'd advise you to not be on the ‘receiving’ end of the recruitment process. Your chances look a lot better if you're proactive in terms of the search rather than waiting for opportunities via Link ... (read entire answer)

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LinkedIn Inmail Vs. Cold-Emails for Networking / References?

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Most recent answer on Nov 07, 2021

Florian

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Florian

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gave the best answer on Nov 04, 2021

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Hey there, I'd recommend you not to cold email people with the firm format for two reasons: 1. If they haven't introduced themselves, it's creepy and suspicious (''where did he get my email from?'' + MBB is very wary of ... (read entire answer)

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Application photo: better w/ or w/o tie?

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gave the best answer on Jun 21, 2019

Either is fine - just look professional.

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Contacting consultants of a firm via Linkedin: message only or add them and message

Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2021

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2021

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Hi there, I would not recommend to message people on LinkedIn if your goal is a referral – emails work a lot better. You should target people that share something in common with you, otherwise the conversion rate in ... (read entire answer)

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Networking tips for an experienced hire

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Most recent answer on Sep 03, 2020

Guennael

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Guennael

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gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2019

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Guys - I was in your shoes as well, and am living proof it works. - First step is to figure out whom to reach out to: more tenured consultants is better. Look in your background to see if you have friends or former cl ... (read entire answer)

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Is contacting the recruiter directly on LinkedIn unprofessional?

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Nathaniel

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Nathaniel

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gave the best answer on Nov 26, 2019

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Hello there, There is nothing unprofessional about contacting a person who have put up their profile on a public domain such as LinkedIn. Reaching out through people from Linkedin is a completely acceptable way to exp ... (read entire answer)

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Networking with Partners

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Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2020

Julie

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Julie

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gave the best answer on Jun 08, 2020

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Hi! There are a few important things you want to get right in this call : Make best use of the time. The partner is busy, and will likely be taking this call from a cab or in line to get in his next plane. That m ... (read entire answer)

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Mckinsey Senior Partner in Related business area added me on linkedin

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Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on May 21, 2020

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Hello! Unfortunately, this does not change anything. You still need to wait until the window is over. Cheers Clara

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Coldmail with consultants - asking for opening position information?

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Most recent answer on May 01, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2020

Dear A, In that case I would recommend you to reach out not only to consultants (because they might simply don't know it), but to filter over LinkedIn for recruiter and HR persons working for these companies. With them ... (read entire answer)

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Can someone accept my request in the PrepLounge LinkedIn group, please?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2020

Chao Matteo, Feel free to send me request in LinkedIn and I will add you Best, André

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Sending LinkedIn connection request to your interviewer.

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Anonymous gave the best answer on May 29, 2019

Hi there, it is quite common that candidates send LinkedIn invites to interviewers, rarely also the other way round. Don't take this as a positive signal. Interviewers would not reject a contact request only because t ... (read entire answer)

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LinkedIn Summary when on the Consulting Job Hunt

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Recent activity on Sep 24, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 22, 2018

Hey there, Personally, I don't think LinkedIn is particularly important for Consulting applications. To each firm you will apply with your CV and Cover Letter. This takes precedence over anything else for your exper ... (read entire answer)

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Horrible Linkedin Profile

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Benjamin

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Benjamin

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gave the best answer on Jul 20, 2018

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HI, Don't worry, I don't know anyone who has been rejected for his linkedin profile... Of course its better to have it updated, but since you didn't submitted as you would with a CV, there is no evaluation here. Most ... (read entire answer)

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Will MBB etc. recruiters check IF you are on LinkedIn (Xing)

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Recent activity on Feb 02, 2017

Srihari

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Former BCG consultant and teacher/adult trainer with experience in US, India, and Middle East

Srihari

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gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2017

Former BCG consultant and teacher/adult trainer with experience in US, India, and Middle East

Here's the sense I got from my experience 1) If you are recruited through your university, they are less likely to. They have more certainty that you are who you say you are. 2) If you are applying directly, they ... (read entire answer)

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