Currently in a few processes for lateral roles but still looking to move to a certain shop but they currently aren't hiring. Is it appropriate to follow up with the few contacts I made at the other places and let them know I am in a few different processes and maybe something will pop up on their end quicker?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, it is indeed appropriate to follow up with your contacts, even if the firm isn't currently hiring. Here are some steps you can take:
Update Emails: Send another round of update emails to your contacts. Let them know you are in a few different processes and express your continued interest in their firm. This keeps you on their radar and shows your proactive approach.
Persistence: Be persistent with your contacts. As mentioned, you have little downside by being aggressive with emails and updating your contacts. This ensures they remember you and consider you when opportunities arise.
Networking: Continue to network with as many people as possible. Use tools like LinkedIn and Hunter.io to find and reach out to new contacts within the firm. A brief, pointed email can be very effective.
Follow-Up Calls: If you have made a good impression previously, it is okay to follow up with a call. This shows initiative and can help push your resume to the top of the pile.
Thank You Notes: After any interaction, always send a thank you note. Include something memorable from your conversation to make yourself stand out.
Regular Updates: Plan to keep in touch every 3-4 months with updates on your progress and any new achievements. This keeps the relationship warm and shows your ongoing interest.
By following these steps, you can maintain and strengthen your connections, increasing your chances of being considered when a position opens up.
Sources: Non-Target Recruiting Guide Part I: Resume and Networking, "Leaving IB Soon, Final Rants" - The Follow-Up, Non-Target Recruiting Guide Part I: Resume and Networking, How to Navigate FT Recruiting: Learn from My Successes/Failures, Unemployed and living in parents' basement, losing hope
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