A former coworker of mine is now a talent acquisition manager working at the company I'm hoping to apply to. We've never met/spoke, but have many shared connections on LinkedIn. He's also working for the SF office, while I'm hoping to apply to the Boston office. I want to reach out but I'm nervous - should I be concerned at all about word going out that I'm looking for other opportunities? Will getting in contact with him help me get my foot in the door when I'm applying to the Boston office?

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Yes, a talent acquisition manager is a good person to be in contact with, even if in a different office - they probably know who the Boston talent people are (or may even handle this out of SF…this function is often centralized).

Regardless, most people know that it’s extremely unprofessional to reach out to current employers and let them know that so and so is looking to leave. A talent acquisition person definitely knows this.

Always a small risk but I wouldn’t be concerned. I’d reach out to them.

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It never hurts to ask, but what level were they at your current company? Did you know who they were friends with? People talk a lot but if they have a good reputation should be fine and doesn’t hurt to ask.

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should be fine OP.

I would definitely contact him. There is nothing wrong with exploring other opportunities for your career, so you shouldn't really be concerned about that either. I think having contacts in areas that you want to be is a good thing. You should take advantage of the opportunity.

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