I have an interview for a position that is being backfilled. While researching the company, I happen to identify the individual who had the position previously. I found them on LinkedIn and am considering reaching out and asking for feedback on the position, company, culture, leadership etc. and see why they left. I don't know this person and we have no common connections. Would you take a chance and send them a message?

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I've done this and glad I did.

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I’ve done it before when I got laid off. Recruiter reached out about a contract role and checked out the Company reviews on Glassdoor and then found someone who was in that role and connected. Asked for their opinion and they provided the info I needed and from there I made up my
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