Recruiters: How do you feel about candidates reaching out to you directly?


I recently started applying to jobs after taking the past year off. The issue is that I’ve already applied to close to a dozen tech companies in the last 2 weeks,but am getting radio silence.
I know I’m qualified for the roles I’m applying for, and do suspect that recruiters are overwhelmed with the sea of applications.
For this reason, I’d like to stand out somehow…is being messaged directly on LinkedIn acceptable?

I'm applying to a compliance role at Google, I have 10 yes banking and consulting experience, I was hoping to gain insight on Google's recruitment process for non tech. Google Atlanta if that makes a difference

Had my virtual on-site for an S&O L3 role 3.5 weeks ago (NYC, 5 YOE). I haven’t heard back on a decision yet, and was wondering how long it typically takes? I also know that I was one of the very first candidates to interview for this specific role, and there are atleast 2 more people scheduled for onsites. Does the recruiter typically wait for all candidates to finish their onsites before communicating a decision? Or if I haven’t heard back yet, it’s probably a reject?

Hello, I am currently in India with a valid Canadian PR. I'm looking for jobs in valuation, corporate finance, equity research, and related services space. I have close to 8 years of experience across start-up, medium sized companies and one of the Big 4s.

I have been reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn, applying on job portals and company websites but haven't had any luck so far.

Any referrals/help/guidance would be appreciated.

Thank you!

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I am a QA engineer with 4 years of experience in manual.

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Anyone received first round application as an auditor virtual interview form Deloitte recently? Has anyone taken that before? I have clues about the written reposes. If anyone could tell me a little bit about it that would be great thank you!!!!!

I had an interview the week before Christmas and New Years. I know there is usually a holiday slump - when should I reach out about an update? It will be 3 weeks tomorrow.

Just graduated with Aerospace Engineering degree. I am interviewing for multiple positions at once with different companies. One gave me an offer and they want me to get back to them within 2 days. I still have other interviews scheduled and some for higher paying jobs (around 90k) What should I do?
I do like the company that gave me an offer but their base pay was 80k and they went up to 85k. Is asking for them to match the 90k too much? The position is associate systems engineer.

Hi Fishes,

l interviewed for Deloitte (India not USI) in January, and accepted an offer letter with DOJ of 25th April, later HR asked me to join on 11th April for which I agreed. Now I haven't received the revised offer letter or any links other than BGV and Pre-Hire form from Deloitte and now the HR is not even picking my calls or responding to emails.

Any advice on what to do?

I am interviewing for a Sr. Program Manager role at Adobe. Glass door says ~252k. What a typical base would be? How does adobe feel in the market right now as far as layoffs and expansions?

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Totally disinterested in tax, have 2.5 years experience and masters in accounting. Banking and finance jobs for about 3 years before I got into accounting. I don’t like the stuff that comes along with public, such as time tracking and hours goals. A transfer to audit is low on my priority list (also tough to pull off). Just started actively looking in industry, but fear that if I continue to stay in my current position, I will get pigeonholed into tax only positions in the future. Cont...

Hi Fish,

I attended the interview in cognizant. But i didn't get any feedback of my interview. So, what should I do? Also, I dropped the Mails to recruiter. They did not reply on that.

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Thanks :)

Hello community,
Why the hell consultants are asking for pan card no. On just first call 🧐. Is it a scam. I had seen a mail asking for pan card no. , I mean it is totally related to my account. We have different ways to proof our identity.
Anyone hr community please bust that thing here.

Hi Fishes,

I am 3.6 years experienced QA Test Analyst looking for referrals and job change with good compensation
Please help with refferal and openings
Thanks everyone

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Hello Deloitte 🐟,
After three rounds of interview, recruiter wants to have a call with partner as a final round. What is the intervw with a partner like ? What is the role of a partner in Deloitte. I am interviewing for specialist master role for cyber security. What is the ask for compensation for this position at D and what is the signing bonus and target bonus like ? 7YOE and 135k TC

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I feel like there are more people engaging on professional networking platforms (like this one) right now. I'm wondering what will happen when all goes back to normal. Do you think people will still stay this connected?

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