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Ask HN: Google Recruiter contact etiquette

7 points by jbooj ↗ HN
Hey, HN!

So in 2014 I was contacted by a recruiter for google through my linkedin (I am an undergraduate student at a state university) and I proceeded to speak with him on the phone about general things. The conversation went well and he asked that I reach out to him when I got closer to graduation to talk further.

Personal issues ended up delaying my graduation by a year and a half and now as I plan to graduate in August '17 I was wondering if too much time has passed to directly contact the recruiter.

Thanks guys!

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NonEUCitizen
Not too late. But it's possible the recruiter may no longer be working for google.
Tergmap
The task of the recruiters is to bring leads to Google. Do not feel bad about any delay in graduation; have an answer in case you are asked and focus on the actual process.
jbooj
Thank you for the replies - I was anxious about "dropping the ball" with this opportunity and it is reassuring knowing that I haven't totally wasted it
rgovind
Recruiters are always under pressure to bring more leads. So, there is no real concept of "dropping the ball"
tedmiston
Especially for a company that's always hiring engineers
samfisher83
What is worst that can happen? You have nothing to lose by contacting the person.

To quote Wayne Gretzky:

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

AznHisoka
Chances are he forgot about you. But contact him anyway.
JSeymourATL
> he asked that I reach out to him when I got closer to graduation to talk further.

So give him a ping with an brief update. Understand that you're one of hundreds of individuals he speaks with. But he may have notes saved on your profile.

Also, rule of thumb-- start your corporate recruiter reach out campaign 6 months prior to your availability. Bigger companies typically have long hiring cycles.

atsaloli
Go for it! If that recruiter is no longer at Google, let me know and I will connect you with one who is.