Tech IndustrySep 3, 2018
PwCdUPY02

Has anyone had success getting interviews by emailing recruiters or sending inmail on Linkedin.

I’m thinking of the best approach for applying to companies where I can’t get any referral since I don’t know anyone there. Is emailing/inmailing recruiters really much more effective than applying online? If you’ve had success with this approach could you also describe a bit about what you write in your emails.

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Qualtrics qualtricdo Sep 3, 2018

There are enough people on here you should be able to get a referral to almost any tech company you want. I guess if you're looking McKinsey or something it will be tough, but for tech let people know where you want a referral. I'd refer to Qualtrics

PwC dUPY02 OP Sep 3, 2018

I’m looking for tech companies. Thanks I’ll send you a dm

Samsung omega# Sep 3, 2018

Are these referals work across countries? Can US Google ppl refer me to Europe Google?

Microsoft YMNVlmao Sep 3, 2018

Referrals are worldwide for most big ones.

PwC dUPY02 OP Sep 3, 2018

Sorry for the confusion, I meant for companies for which I don’t have anyone in my network working there

Microsoft YMNVlmao Sep 3, 2018

Just ask here and give reasons why you might be a goos fit. I got a FB referral from here.

Cadence AndIdid Sep 3, 2018

Yes.. if you have a good profile

Qualtrics qualtricdo Sep 3, 2018

People like to work with good people. If you have a good profile/resume people are happy to refer. Just ask here.

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dollyroger Sep 3, 2018

I had luck InMailing recruiters ~1/5th response. I also InMailed random would-be-peers to ask how they liked the role or for coffee. If the convo went well I’d ask for a referral.

Microsoft Wtf Lyft Sep 3, 2018

It works fairly well, and there really is no downside to trying

Microsoft ^_ Sep 3, 2018

Usually HRs contact you on LinkedIn for opportunities even before you contact them, if your profile is worth it. Applies to FAANGs as well.