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I wouldn't recommend it. They don't want to open up their network to you after only meeting you in an interview context.
What you could do is see if there's anyone that you're connected to who knows the person/people you interviewed with. I'd then reach out to that common connection and let them know that you'd just interviewed with X, and see if they'd be willing to put in a good word for you.
Alternatively, in your thank you note you could mention that you realized that the two of you know someone in common, person X. That might encourage the person you interviewed with to reach out to your friend and ask about you.
I would agree. This is a bad idea on the surface - in other words, right after the interview, you go home and add them on LinkedIn. I would also not mention the connection right off the bat in the thank you email as this person has merely conducted a quick interview and given no indication that they are interested in building a relationship. If, however, in your thank you email, you inquire into whether he/she would mind if you reached out to them if you had further questions regarding the process or the profession in general, that is fine. If they then show an interest in continuing the relationship or building the contact, in a follow-up email you could mention how you suddenly noticed that he/she was on LinkedIn as well and maybe point to one of their past experiences with a question or observation so that you aren't clearly saying please add me as a connection. Take it slow and build the relationship - LinkedIn comes later.
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a lot of HR people suggest adding them (to further their agenda). one even suggested that I add him after he rejected me for a position.
bad idea...
if you do tell us how many % accept your connection
Connecting with LinkedIn after Interview (Originally Posted: 11/11/2012)
I had final round interviews for FT this past Friday. After the interviews, I sent thank you notes and also connected with them through LinkedIn. I realized just moments ago that some of the interviewers had accepted my invitations. Am I over analyzing this or could this mean something? Is connecting in LinkedIn taken lightly?
What do you guys think? I'm just anxious to hear back from them, that's all.
Thanks.
no one checks linkedin unless they are actively looking for a job.
Honestly, I don't think it's an entirely appropriate to connect with an interviewer on LinkedIn right after the interview.
Sadly it does not mean anything.
I applied to a big healthcare focused internal consulting/project management firm and got through to the final rounds. Had the final interview and then communication died. 2 weeks later I asked for an update and sent Linkedin requests. Director instantly accepted my Linkedin and said that it is vacation season to wait for a message. 4 weeks after that I assumed that I didn't get the job... I was initially feeling confident because she accepted my Linkedin but in the end it didn't mean jack shit lol.
Ive connected with recruiters after the interview....it keeps them updated with my development. As for a final interview, I wouldn't add
Doesn't mean much, been rejected before despite connecting with them on LinkedIn. So, best not to overanalyze and just hope for the best :)
I'm not a very experienced monkey myself, but I think with something like job offers it's always best to assume you didn't get them until you actually receive your offer. As opposed to, say, convincing yourself that you've got it based on something like this, possibly setting yourself up for disappointment.
can lack of linkedin connections or activity hurt you for interviews? (Originally Posted: 02/26/2013)
It seems like people check your linkedin for everything. Before and after interviews by interviewers and by HR before even getting selected. If you only have about 50 connections on the site with limited activity, can that hurt you?
My answer to your specific question is no. Here are some of my theories on HR and linkedin profile views during the interview process.
It is my opinion that the obligatory linkedin view is just a minor value add that HR can say they provide the company. I have no proof of the following, but consider 'following' the company you are interviewing at because HR most likely manages or works with whomever manages the companies linkedin profile. Following the company shows interest. Perhaps they also want to see if you have any connections to anyone at the company, if they really like you they could ask others who are connections within the firm to speak about you briefly. Making sure your resume matches your profile or at least resembles it. Making sure there is nothing obscene, you're professional, no red flags on your profile (I like to dissect girls, did you know I'm utterly insane?). If you have recommendations HR can glean some insight from them before they interview you. This might be taking it too far but maybe be wary of making groups visible on your profile that aren't aligned with the job you're looking for. If you need work and are applying for a back office role joining the bankers, traders, hedge fund, pe groups might conflict with your story about how from the age of 3 you dreamed of being a back office ballaholic.
This is all hypothetical and I have no evidence to support any of this but anyone with half a brain and some internet access can perform the following and add some value to their companies HR function.
MONKEYS: If anyone has any other hypotheticals they want to throw out or have any concrete proven examples of use please add, this seems pretty interesting.
TLDR:
My personal SA recruiting process didn't involve Linkedin at all.
adding interviewers on linkedin? (Originally Posted: 02/09/2011)
Is it sketch to add previous interviewers to linkedin?
what about facebook? especially if she's hot
kind of curious about this too actually
no don't do that until you actually work with them.
noooooooooooooooooooo big noooo.
Agree with above, big no no unless you have some other kind of connection with them and an actual real reason to add them.
Jeez
I also think its a bad idea... come off as to annoying :)
A thank you email to reaffirm your interest in the position is about as far as I would go.
Adding interviewers on linkedin?? (Originally Posted: 10/08/2014)
Recently went to a final round involving day 1:interviews with half a dozen seniors at the company, lunch and simulations and day 2: a 3 hour wine & dine event with the other final round candidates, the interviewer seniors and a few new hire juniors. Whether or not I get the offer, I would like to add these people to my network.
Is it inappropriate to add them while they are still deciding on who to give the offer to?
It could be a month before we know who's hired. I feel like it might be more awkward waiting a month and adding them right after being rejected.
Saw the previous posts about this but those seem to be regarding 30-60 minute interviews...this was literally 12 hours of schmoozing over two days including quite a bit of drinking and good times.
I would wait.... if you're rejected you can add and ask foe advice for future interviews (which wouldn't seem weird if you got along with them). If accepted makes even more sense to add. No point adding now and likely having no real contact...
IMO, add people that are lower level (around a couple years removed from college) if you had a good connection with them. Everyone else, just wait down the road. Especially higher level people (management-level) and recruiters/HR. It can just be wierd really quickly I think.
Adding on Linkedin after informal interview (Originally Posted: 04/04/2015)
Hey guys,
Quick question. I've a few informal interviews - I forgot to ask during interview if I could add them on linkedin. Is it standard to send email thanknig for chat and asking if I can add them on linkedin? I feel a bit intimidated to add these MDs on linkedin lol
Thanks!
you already got their email why you want Linkedin?
Thats true I guess - so asking for linkedin may appear as needy/weird?
don't ask for linkedin. man up and send them a request. Don't be a beta male
Personally, I would follow up via email thanking them for their time and adding a hook at the end of the message. The purpose of the hook is so that you don't come off as wanting to be buddies. You are not his friend nor is he yours. You both understand the objective of an informational interview.
In addition, I would connect with them on linkedin. Do not bother asking. Demonstrate your alpha status and he will come running to you when opportunities arise.
Okay your right - asking if sending linkedin request is kinda beta. I understand what you mean by a hook, but would you have any examples?
Thanks !
In that case, I would only reach out via linkedin once I got the job
Btw, after the thank you email and conversations you Should connect on LinkedIn. This is a guy/girl who has connections across Wall Street & F500 companies.
If you do not get the job, their connections can be of great utility.
Connecting via LinkedIn Post Interview (Originally Posted: 08/30/2013)
I recently had a phone interview with a BB recruiter...is it weird to send them an invitation to connect via LinkedIn? Would like to hear others thoughts.
Weird. I wouldn't do it. Just the usual thank you note will be enough.
I mean, that's almost literally what LinkedIn is for, so I don't know why it would be weird, but use your own judgment.
It is a little weird IMO. You don't have the job yet.
You don't only connect with people you work with.
@ibanker1244 , you could not get this job and get hired at a MM bank. Then, a year or two from now, this recruiter could post something to the effect of "We're looking for an experienced analyst" or whatever and boom - you're right there and he or she remembers you from before.
LinkedIn is all about networking. It isn't your closest circle of friends and coworkers. They already know everything on your profile. Networking is connecting with and staying in touch with people who matter. This person recruits for a BB bank...
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