Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am 2 PQE planning to switch firms and am wondering if anyone has thoughts about whether I should (a) write in directly to a big firm's Partner or (b) write in through the big firm's main recruitment email address.

My concern with the latter option is that I'm not sure if my application would stand out (among the masses of emails received) for TCs / NQ Associate position. However, I am also presently unaware of any specific department in bigger firms who are hiring (I stand corrected on this). As such, I'm not sure if a speculative application to a big firm's Partner as a Junior would work.

I know there is no magic to the recruitment process but would be grateful if anyone has tips / insights to share on this?