Name: Leverage Your Allies In The Process
Uploaded: 2025-06-03T15:06:57+00:00
Duration: 1 min 36 s
Description: This segment highlights a commonly overlooked advantage in the interview process: building relationships with your recru

Leverage Your Allies In The Process

This segment highlights a commonly overlooked advantage in the interview process: *building relationships with your recruiter and hiring manager*. They can be powerful advocates if approached thoughtfully.

- **Leverage your recruiter** by asking proactive questions about the interview structure, topics, and panel. They can offer inside tips that guide your preparation.

- **Treat the recruiter as a partner**, not just a scheduler. Showing curiosity and seriousness can reflect well on you.

- **Engage your hiring manager** with thoughtful questions about the team’s goals, challenges, and how your experience aligns with their work.

- **Recognize their influence**—hiring managers often hold sway in final decisions, even in committee-driven processes.

- **Use every conversation as a chance to stand out**, demonstrating preparation, alignment, and initiative.

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This segment highlights a commonly overlooked advantage in the interview process: building relationships with your recru

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