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Getting interviews · Lesson 4 of 8
Working with recruiters: how they operate and how to reach out
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Summary
Know which recruiter you’re talking to.
- Internal: works for one company; can only place you there
- External / agency: works across clients; paid when they place you; may have several relevant roles
Keep outreach short and specific: target role, key skills, location or time zone if relevant, and availability.
- Example: “I’m a UX designer with four years in fintech products, currently open to roles in my time zone, happy to share my portfolio if there’s a relevant opening.”
Avoid vague asks like “Do you have anything for me?” That gives them nothing to work with.
If you message recruiters often, LinkedIn Premium can be worth it here specifically (InMail + who viewed your profile). Not essential for the rest of the course.
Recruiters talk to many candidates. Clear, specific, easy to place is memorable; generic is not.
