Working with a recruiter to lateral. I had a callback full round that went well but now it seems that my application has been sitting in "internal discussions" purgatory. I already had my recruiter following up with them every few days for status updates. Should I send an email directly to the head of the practice group who did my screener interview just to re-affirm my interest? Or should I only speak through my recruiter? I'm closing in on another offer but this first firm is my top choice.

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I’d send that email. Don’t think it would hurt.

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Have you not told the recruiter to tell them you potentially have an offer on the way?

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What practice group?

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I agree it doesn’t hurt but also if they haven’t already jumped on it, it’s probably not a place you want to go if they’re not eager to have you too. It’s a two way street.

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Mine last 6 months because both group and HR were waiting for the other side to act.

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