If you know someone inside hiring organization, avoid perception of circumventing search process; tell recruiter of your connections Friel (left) and Martin Question: I have strong connections to an organization that I've heard is hiring. How do I effectively use my network and not seem like I am "going around" the recruiter? Pat FrielManaging PartnerLochlin Partners By not "going around" but instead working with the recruiter. Before a search is public the recruiter and the hiring organization have invested a great deal of time in defining the role and the ideal qualifications to fill the position. If the recruiter determines you to be a good potential candidate, you… Read More