Getting referred for a job can be one of the best ways to get hiring managers to pay attention to your job application, experts say. Recruiters and managers are often deluged, so having referral from a existing employee will likely to stand out. It's important to tell people you know that you're job searching, and while asking for one, offer some explanations of why you might be a good fit. Broadening your network can help but it's important to start new relationships with reciprocity in mind, not soley just for referral, experts say.
"How do I ask someone for a job on LinkedIn?"
"How do I craft that perfect message so that I get referral?"
Sounds familiar?
The short answer is -- you don't
At least not right away. There's a reason why it feels so awkward doing it.
Imagine this - you're a student and are taking a class that you're struggling in but never go to office hours or ask your professor for help. But at the end of the semester, you go up to the professor and ask them for grade bump.
Will they agree? Most likely, no.
If you've would gone to them for help during semester and showed them that you're actually interested in the subject and are working hard O improving skills, they probably would've considered changing your grade.
LinkedIn works just like that.
You network and build relationships with people when you don't need anything so when you actually do need a referral, people would be happy to do so because they already know you.
The next you come across someone, think of what YOU can offer to them, without expecting anything in return.
Believe it or not - 70% of jobs are never even advertised.
That means there is a hidden job market full of opportunities that you can't find on platforms like Indeed or social media.
A lot of companies who want to avoid the cost of online applications end up relying on internal hiring, referrals and recruiting firms.
That means the ony way to find these hidden gems is to go looking for them and yes... that includes a lot of networking.
Here are a few ways you can find those hidden opportunities:
1. Contact the employer you are interested in wokring for through call, an in-office visit, or a letter of interest
2. Reach out to your network and find out, if any of your connections know of any hidden opportunities or can offer a referral
3. Start building relationships with recruiters whi may know of opportunities that aren't being advertised
4. Start asking around within your own company if you like the place you are working now
5. Subscribe to news alerts or follow companies of interest so you can be the first to know of any new happenings within the company (i.e. new branch).
Your dream job might be just few conversations away....
Krish Charlie...🖋
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