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If several partners offer to introduce me to recruiting, should I use all of them?

After networking, more than one senior person has offered to connect me with recruiting. Does each introduction count as a stronger referral, or is it better to avoid involving several partners in the same application process?

Ian’s Answer

Wow, what a haul! You should feel really good about this result!

  1. It's not quite a referral, but it's getting the job done - you're getting put into touch with HR which should then lead to them seriously considering your application...this is fundamentally a good thing!

  2. You should not play these Partners off each other. Pick the most senior one first. If they follow through and put you in touch the with recruiter, let the other sknow. If they don't follow through, ask the 2nd Partner for the contact point.

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