How did you get your job? Random LinkedIn posting, friend referral, professional connection...? Wondering how true/common it is that it's "who you know" that gets you the gig.

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Someone I knew at EVERY job I've ever had. It definitely helps that I work hard and make people laugh.

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I knew someone who knew a strategist and then I kept getting coffees with a chain of strategists and asking if they knew anyone I could meet until someone I met had an opening. Being connected helps, but knowing how to work one connection into many (being flexible, appreciative, sending personalized messages, offering value back, hustling) is worth much more

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Was living in one city my entire life and was ready for a change. Wanted to move to Chicago. I found a random 3rd connection on LinkedIn, sent them a hi-I-swear-I'm-not-a-creeper message that said I was in the same field with same title. Asked if they knew any recruiters in Chicago. They said yes. I got my book pushed through because they thought I was legit. Then I got the interview. Moved. Now I'm in Chicago. It was the most real networking-for-a-job experience I have ever had in my life.

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Career services center at my university

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Referral

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Intership then full time...knowing nobody.

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One show

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I applied on LinkedIn and got called in

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Applied through LinkedIn and didn't know anyone at iProspect. One phone interview and one in person interview later and they gave me a verbal offer by the end of the day. First (small) agency job after college I got through Craigslist and 3 in person interviews. Didn't know anyone there either.

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Referral. A third party recruiter reached out to me for the same position via LinkedIn, but luckily my friend got to me first, so my friend got the referral bonus. I also ended up being the only person they interviewed for that position, since referrals are preferred.

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I answered an ad in Adweek for my first job. After that, friends recommended me at other agencies. Knowing people gets you in the door, but your book is what keeps them from kicking you out.

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Friend referral to the recruiter. Friend wasnt even in the advertising industry either. He just happened to be friends with the recruiter. YAS.

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It's tru tho. I'm not that old even

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AIM... hahah this inspired a new post idea 💡 check it out. Let's bruise some egos

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Random LinkedIn posting.

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Through a temp service. Got my foot in the door and then got hired full-time.

Sent the Chief Talent Officer a great email and hoped for the best.

Who you know for sure

Intern to Full Time (but it's all about who you know, leverage every connection you've made)

Friend of a friend referred me

Someone I knew

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