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Yes, even strangers
I would start out with a “soft ask” think relationship building versus opportunity
I do and I pre-empt this by messaging them and making up a story about how I know them.
To deepen the story I tell them about something embarrassing or illegal they’ve done and how I remember, but won’t ask for money if they’ll just be my friend. And AI makes great photos to back all this up, but it’s all in good fun.
Sure, some might call it blackmail or “felony activity with a minimum of a 5 year sentence”, but I think it’s just networking 🤷♂️.
Had an MBA alumni in another geography reach out and ask for a referral. It’s hard out here, I gave it to him and I messaged the hiring manager a kind word. I did t stick my neck out too far but you never know what having an inside loop might bring you.
Idk if my referral truly made any difference but I gave it a shot
If you’re very junior it may help a bit