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AWS cloud application architect. Had an on-site interview with AWS a few days ago and just got an email saying they want to talk to me about next steps. The role is cloud application architect but I want to ask them about the senior cloud application architect role. I have all the relevant experience for that role and feel like I’d be a better fit for that senior role. How should I approach this conversation? Is this even possible? Amazon
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Let it breathe for a month or two before you try and connect. If you sent it to me shortly after learning I said no, I’d assume you wanted to chat and find out why you weren’t selected so I’d probably decline. A few months go by and then you send a request with a message saying something like “although I wasn’t selected for the role I really enjoyed our discussion and would love to connect.” Something along those lines so they know you’re not upset and just want to expand your network/circle. G’luck!
Obviously you’d want context like “thanks again for your time recently, let’s connect for future reference and to stay in touch.” You don’t want to ask them to reconsider you or anything like that. Just keep it cordial. I do this all the time to grow my network.
Connect but don’t message
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Without a message explaining why they want to connect I’d probably decline
I agree with A2. Why not?
Totally should. I was recently interviewing and got at least two leads as a result of connections on LinkedIn. Considering I had some things in common, as a result of the common connection, I made it clear that regardless of the outcome we should connect. This was 100% effective because I made it clear that it was completely independent and I did not not that as an opportunity to nag about my prospects as a candidate.
One even made me an offer but I called them personally to thank them and respectfully decline. Who knows, the opportunity may present itself again and I will already have a connection.
Agree with a2