Off-Cycle Headhunter Screens

Hi all,

Applied for a Summer 2020 role at an upper MM PE shop through a headhunter I had met with previously that emailed me asking about my interest in an upcoming process. How much time generally is there between the headhunter blast and the interview notification / process? It’s been about a week since I applied so I’m wondering if I still have a chance or if I’m dinged. Thanks!

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Hi yb363, check out these threads:

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