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While sending your CV to a recruiter on LinkedIn might feel like the quickest path, there are significant risks you should be aware of before doing so.
THINK TWICE BEFORE SENDING YOUR CV TO A RECRUITER ON LINKEDIN
While sending your CV to a recruiter on LinkedIn might feel like the quickest path, there are significant risks you should be aware of before doing so.
ASKING CANDIDATES QUESTIONS HELPS THEM
Deep-dive questioning recruiters do isnโt just for clients, it actually benefits candidates too.
PREPARATION IS KEY
A hiring manager recently told me that he didnโt hire the most technically skilled candidateโhe hired the one who showed the most interest, initiative, and willingness to learn.
IS THE BUY SIDE REALLY FOR YOU ?
I would say that 95% of the sell side candidates I have spoken to over the last 18 years have told me that they are looking to move to the buy side.
COVER LETTERS
Firstly, you should never write or send a cover letter to a recruiter. As someone who receives over 100 CVโs on a quiet day I can tell you that we just donโt have time to read them.
TIP FOR JOB SEEKERS
If youโve sent your CV to multiple firms or through several recruiters, itโs easy to lose track.
UK-Based Economist Salary Benchmarks - 2024/25
A client recently asked me for salary data on UK-based economists, so I wanted to share these figures in case others find them helpful.