Trying to Break Into Rx Consulting: How Does Experienced-Hire Recruiting Work?

I have seen several posts about breaking into restructuring consulting as a new graduate, but I am looking for advice on the experienced-hire process. Any insight on the experienced-hire recruiting process and networking tips would be greatly appreciated.

I currently have 3+ years of accounting related experience in Big 4 and have been exploring a move into Rx consulting. Based on what I have seen, there seem to be relatively few official job postings at the top-tier Rx firms for candidates with around 3-4 years of experience who do not already have direct restructuring experience. 

For anyone who has gone through this process:

  1. How important is networking for getting an interview when there is no relevant job posting?
  2. What level should I reach out to: senior associates, directors, managing directors, or recruiters?
  3. Do people in Rx consulting generally respond to LinkedIn messages or cold emails?
  4. What does the typical timeline look like from initial outreach or application to interview, offer, and start date?
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