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Need 11 likes for DM.
New log in password for my project: Getmeouttaher3
Express interest in the company, ask about their role, mention specific job’s that interest you. Ask if there’s anything you should be doing to make yourself a more competitive candidate (at which point they may offer to refer). Having been the alumni in this situation numerous times, I’m well aware of what the person is after and am happy to refer
I reach out to them on LinkedIn with the excuse of asking questions on their company and advices on how to apply. 99% of the time they offer to give me a call and they end up being the one offering me a referral. I am tempted to say I have been lucky, but it has happened so many times at this point. Unless I have some secret charm power, which I doubt, I think most people don’t try to do this
Probably easier to get a referral on here, if that’s all you’re after
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Don’t do it for the sake of doing it or sucking up. Your attitude and lack of career direction will show. If you genuinely want to know more about how they did, get advice from them - then talk to them.
It helps to actually be interested in the person