Does it make more sense to apply via a referral link, or the link uniquely given to the students of a school

Question

Say I have a referral from a partner, and also, my school is a taget, which has its own recruiting link - does it make sense to apply via that link or the link shared by the partner.

Okay tbh the partner link probably holds more weight, but what about a jr. consultant vs school?

Answer 1

Hi there,

A referral is always better than a school link, as it increases your chances of getting noticed and prioritized. Your school will still be considered when your application is screened, so applying via referral doesn’t diminish its impact. The only exception is if your school guarantees an interview slot—check with the recruiter if unsure.

Let me know if you need further advice!

Best,

Evelina

Answer 2

Hello there,
If you have a referral from a partner, that will typically carry more weight than applying through your school's recruiting link. A partner’s endorsement signals internal support, which can significantly boost your chances of getting into the recruitment process. No wonder everybody wants one ;-)

Take advantage of this opportunity and good luck!

Mari

Answer 3

Hi there,

I suggest you apply via the referral link - Please also note that if you have already applied using a generic link (before you had someone refer you), let that person know and they can work with the recruiters to merge the two, so the referral is on your file.

Best of luck with your applications

Hesam

Answer 4

Hey there,

So let's layout some general principles on this:

It's better to apply with a referral vs without one
A referral from a more senior consultant is holds more weights vs junior one
A referral does not replace the need for putting together a strong CV and profile

So with all that, I'd recommend applying with the referral link, and using the Partner vs jr. consultant

All the best