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> I've kept in touch with a few folks from previous jobs via LinkedIn or whatnot That's enough. Most people will be happy to hire or recommend people they've h
by Raphmedia 6y ago
> I've kept in touch with a few folks from previous jobs via LinkedIn or whatnot
That's enough. Most people will be happy to hire or recommend people they've had positive (read: not negative) work experiences with.
To you, you may seem introvert and invisible. But to someone else you may be a professional who doesn't waste time on banter and who will get the job done without rocking the boat.
Just contact people you've worked with before, you'd be surprised at how they remember you.
- gffrd 6y agoI’d add that it’s not to late to form connections now—people you’ve simply _met_ will often offer to recommend you. I’ve cold called people I don’t know to ask about roles/companies, and had them then go on to advocate for me and get me on the inside loop. People I’ve never worked with! People generally love helping other people. Think: you’d likely do the same. Also: it’s a positioning game. A name people have heard before is better than one they haven’t …