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Send a direct linkedin message to the recruiter letting them know that you have applied and that you are excited about that job application
Also check the recruiter's linked profile page. If the recruiter works for the company directly, it is even better so you can make an extra effort in the application. It just seems to go a lot smoother when the recruiter has a direct line to the manager and knows the business well.
I am not sure why it works so well - I think most applicants don't do this, and so it helps you jump to the front of the queue and make an impression. Many recruiters seem to really like linkedin, so being a linkedin player helps. I and people who I have told this to have had success with this approach.
Also check the recruiter's linked profile page. If the recruiter works for the company directly, it is even better so you can make an extra effort in the application. It just seems to go a lot smoother when the recruiter has a direct line to the manager and knows the business well.
I am not sure why it works so well - I think most applicants don't do this, and so it helps you jump to the front of the queue and make an impression. Many recruiters seem to really like linkedin, so being a linkedin player helps. I and people who I have told this to have had success with this approach.