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Is it a good sign when recruiters contact you?
Receiving a message from a recruiter is a good sign that you’re on the short list. After all, a Glassdoor survey covered in Inc. says that the average corporate job receives 250 resumes, with only four to six of those people getting called in for an interview.
Is it a good idea to message recruiters on LinkedIn?
It’s not always fun, and sometimes it can be downright terrifying. But although it might feel strange to be so direct, reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn is completely socially acceptable. After all, that’s what the platform is for — don’t be shy!
Should you send a LinkedIn message to a recruiter?
Your LinkedIn message to a recruiter will often be a company’s first impression of you, and as the cliche goes, you only get one shot at a first impression. Nailing the first message can be daunting, especially if you are learning English.
Can you tell who makes hiring decisions on LinkedIn?
If the company you want to work for lists a lot of employees on Linkedin, it can be hard to tell who makes hiring decisions — after all, “recruiters” go by a strange array of job titles! If you want to message a hiring manager about a particular job advert, check to see if there is any information about who has posted it in the body of the text.
How to respond to a recruiter’s message?
If you are interested in the job opportunity, reply to the recruiter’s message as soon as you can. You could either ask the recruiter to email you a copy of the job specification or suggest an initial phone call so that you can have an open and fluid conversation about the role. Remember, this is simply an exploratory conversation.
How do you ask a recruiter if they are interested?
As the conversation draws to a close, the recruiter will ask if you are interested in being put forward for the job. If you need more time to think about the opportunity, say so. If you haven’t already received a job specification, ask that they email this to you.