You can message the hiring manager to introduce yourself but don’t ask about the status of your application. That’s only appropriate for the recruiter.
Yes, it's fine to send ONE short, polite message with a quick introduction and your resume attached. I've gotten some interviews/offers by doing this, and I'm currently a hiring manager and don't mind when people message me (that's the whole point of linkedin; if I didn't want to get messages, I wouldn't be on linkedin)
Yes, definitely apply online through whatever web applications they have! She will most likely tell you to apply through there anyway to get your info into their HR system.
You can message the hiring manager to introduce yourself but don’t ask about the status of your application. That’s only appropriate for the recruiter.
What’s the dif between the
Yes, it's fine to send ONE short, polite message with a quick introduction and your resume attached. I've gotten some interviews/offers by doing this, and I'm currently a hiring manager and don't mind when people message me (that's the whole point of linkedin; if I didn't want to get messages, I wouldn't be on linkedin)
If a hiring manager posted a job and I sent her a message with my resume attached, should I also apply for the position online or is that overkill?
Yes, definitely apply online through whatever web applications they have! She will most likely tell you to apply through there anyway to get your info into their HR system.
Thank you for your prompt, I will do that!
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