When you find a job posting that you absolutely want and are qualified for what is everyone's preference for how to approach it.
1) Contact alumni via email --> speak with alumni --> apply on website.
2) Apply on website --> contact alumni via email --> speak with alumni.
These are just basic options, feel free to share if you have your own unique approach that works.
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I usually apply first (just in case an alum doesn't get back to me in time) and set up a call afterwards.
The worst part is if you get no response rate from contacting an alum and you don't want to overdo it by talking to everyone on the same team.
Number 1 if you have time. If not I have done 2 in the past.
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