Is reaching out to the Hiring Manager AND Recruiter on LinkedIn after applying to the job req overkill?

Could this, more of then than not, be received negatively? If so, which if the two should be prioritized when you’d like to express your interest and excitement in the role?

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I don't think it is too much. And, one recommendation I've seen from some job hunting resources is to skip the HR people and go right to the Hiring Manager.

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+1 prioritize the hiring manager. If they find your background compelling they will forward your profile to recruiter who will mostly likely get you into the process faster.

I don't see why not, as long as you don't bombard them with follow-ups. It shows you're eager, and who knows which one will be more likely to take notice? I say go for it.

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It might be overkill, especially if the recruiter contacts the hiring manager about the same thing you just contacted them both about.

Hiring manager.... but I would hesitate. As one myself right now, it seems overeager, especially since it a candidate's market right now (at least for engineering positions).
However, if we had a mutual friend/colleague/acquaintance, contact from that person on your behalf would be positive.

I think it feels a bit overeager too tbh...I suppose it depends on what you're writing to them?

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