should i connect with interviewers on linkedin before or after an interview? i’ve always done it after but my revruiter recommended that i do it before

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After you weirdo lol

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What’s the point of connecting before? It’s not like you’ll have a pre-interview with them. I would only add afterwards if there’s a reason to stay connected.

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I find it intrusive both ways. Maybe few months down the road if you don’t join the firm . But during the process it is a bit strange

Neither before nor after

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