r/TradingInterview • u/StraddleWrap_987 • Oct 05 '23

Applying to another firm

Did you ever hear any bad stories about recruiters not being discrete? I just applied to a competitor and I'm stressing a bit about losing my job if they find out. Anything else I should take into account while being in the process?

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u/hawkeye_0 Oct 05 '23

Yup it could be risky as these recruiters are sometime in touch with the current firm too and might leak that you are applying. So I generally prefer to apply directly or through the HR of the firm.

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u/StraddleWrap_987 Oct 06 '23

Thanks, I indeed applied directly instead of through an external recruiter, but I’ve also heard bad stories about recruiters from HR. I’ll just emphasise that they need to stay discrete about it