I know that if a position is posted, you should apply through the available portal. If there isn’t a specific posting and you’re interested in a position, should you apply to the general attorneyrecruiting@lawfirm.com or specifically e-mail the director of recruiting/recruiting manager? Obviously it is nice to be referred, but I’ve had almost no success with that since the job isn’t a real opening and the firm probably doesn’t want to pay for a referral for only a potential need.
I used to go through the general e-mail, but with COVID-19 and most firms stopping recruiting for the most part, I’m concerned my resume would get lost in the pile that isn’t checked. I’m in a practice area that has not really been affected and firms have generally been really receptive to interview for non-open positions.
Any insight appreciated.
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Re: E-mail general recruiting e-mail or directly?
go alpha and send it direct to a partner if its a remotely small sized office, got a great job this way
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Re: E-mail general recruiting e-mail or directly?
I’ve considered that since these are smaller groups, but these are pretty big firms (500+ attorneys), so I have not taken that route. However, if recruiting says no, I may go that route.giggaman1228 wrote:go alpha and send it direct to a partner if its a remotely small sized office, got a great job this way
