I’m currently interviewing for a specialist role at a mid tier professional services firm and have stumbled across the previous incumbent’s profile on LinkedIn (who left to join a competitor). Thinking of connecting and asking for the inside track on the role. Any reason I shouldn’t? Could it be considered unprofessional?

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Definitely do it. Valuable inisight not usually available in the interview phase.

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I've done this. They're gonna check your refs. Why not check up on them?

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I would connect and see if the person is willing to help you understand why they left for a competitor

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I Agree

Will the new title be specialist?

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