I’m 2 years into my strategy role at an agency (and it’s my first job out of college) and doing very very well but I’m looking to make a switch somewhere that’s doing more interesting and fulfilling creative work. What’s the best way to reach out to people on LinkedIn? What kind of messages do people like receiving that make them actually want to talk to you? Like how does recruiting even work? I feel lost

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I've done a few informational interviews. Reach out to people in your network first and ask for an informational interview/chat. Come from a place of curiosity and openness. Have some questions prepped and update these as you know more. From there you can ask them for a soft introduction to someone in their network that might be more in line with what you are looking for. Do this a few times and when you get the hang of it, possibly reach out to people outside of your network. Don't get salty if you don't hear back. Respect people's time and what they are willing to offer. We don't know what other people are dealing with at the moment.

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