Current Boss Making a Recommendation to Interviewer

Hi,

I am currently working as an intern at a boutique IB. I completed my undergrad earlier this year.

I recently had some interviews, one of which was a final round with an MD. My boss, who is experienced and pretty well known in the industry, has asked if I wanted him to reach out to put in a good word. He has no prior relationship with the MD.

What are your thoughts on having a current boss make a recommendation to a new potential MD?

I'm not sure how receptive the MD would be to this .. it may seem like I'm trying too hard/aggressive/desperate.

Cheers.

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I'd like it if my interns did this and I'd like it if my grad applicants did this.

It gives me an excuse to contact/network with someone else in the industry, under the cover of speaking for/asking about the intern/grad.

It also benefits the intern/grad.

Win/win.

Those who can, do. Those who can't, post threads about how to do it on WSO.
 

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