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Another weird one the 'JuSt NetWoRk Bro' people recommend is 'Just message random employees at the company on LinkedIn and ask them out for coffee'. I've often
by wolongong942 4y ago
Another weird one the 'JuSt NetWoRk Bro' people recommend is 'Just message random employees at the company on LinkedIn and ask them out for coffee'. I've often wondered if anybody has done this one successfully without just creeping out a bunch of people and getting blocked.
- ghaff 4y agoYes, some people use networking to mean random reaching out for coffee, sending random LinkedIn requests, going to "networking" events, etc. Which is probably mostly fairly ineffective. However, networking can also mean just keeping casually in touch with people with whom you have mutual interests and keeping somewhat visible.
- justinlloyd 4y agoNetworking events are seriously low ROI. Always have been. That said, when you're panning for gold, you have to sift through a lot of dirt first.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoKeep in mind that some companies offer a nice bonus for a reference that leads to a hiring and it makes a lot more sense. I have seen referral bonuses up to 50k.
- aurbano 4y agoReferral bonuses though, if your profile looks good I would probably do a quick coffee or even a video call nowadays and then pocket a nice little bonus if you make it :)
- justinlloyd 4y agoYes, I do that. Yes, it works. Don't come across as a creep. Be very clear that this isn't a transaction or that you're desperate. Show interest in other people. It's another one of those slow-burn recipes for success. I am, quite literally, on my way to lunch with someone right now, who I have never met in person but I randomly messaged three weeks ago. You'll be surprised by how fast the wheels can turn with a little grease and small shove, so long as you go in to it with no expectations and are prepared for a lot of rejection.