Advice needed - how to respond to hiring partner
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:43 pm
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I could be wrong but this statement seems to indicate that he's perfectly receptive - and offering - to talk to you about other firms still looking for SAs.He said that the summer program is full, but he'd be happy to talk with me about other firms in the area.
OP here. That's how I read it too, just wanted to make sure. And since he's already told me his summer class is full, I guess I really have nothing to lose by asking if he knows of any firms still hiring.lolwat wrote:I could be wrong but this statement seems to indicate that he's perfectly receptive - and offering - to talk to you about other firms still looking for SAs.He said that the summer program is full, but he'd be happy to talk with me about other firms in the area.
Maybe for the future, but at this point it just sounds like the partner is looking to help out a student from his alma mater.CanadianWolf wrote:Ask about other firms, but keep in mind that you're being interviewed.
Absolutely agreed. Conversation goes well, and maybe he shoots an e-mail over to his friend at firm X, says he just talked to you, and you will be in touch. Won't get you hired, but might get your name to the top of the pile. You are always interviewing.CanadianWolf wrote:Nevertheless, he's the hiring partner. Many interviews occur without the interviewee's knowledge.