Bam!ChairDance
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So, I've been giving this LinkedIn thing a go as part of my job search, and as the title says, I've found some second degree connections at companies that interest me. The problem is I lack a clear idea of where to go from here.
Normally I would ask for informational interviews, but I already have a good understanding of the industry and the sort of positions I'm after. Asking for general industry advice would, at best, give me redundant information or, at worst, come off as disingenuous.
Another usual tactic is to ask specific questions about the company, but how does one do this without letting slip the real intent? Or is that all part of the ritual, where the recipient knows I'm really after a job but humors me anyway?
Also, I'd love to hear other "tactics" you've used, mainly in terms of contacting these second degree connections
Thanks,
Networking n00b
Normally I would ask for informational interviews, but I already have a good understanding of the industry and the sort of positions I'm after. Asking for general industry advice would, at best, give me redundant information or, at worst, come off as disingenuous.
Another usual tactic is to ask specific questions about the company, but how does one do this without letting slip the real intent? Or is that all part of the ritual, where the recipient knows I'm really after a job but humors me anyway?
Also, I'd love to hear other "tactics" you've used, mainly in terms of contacting these second degree connections
Thanks,
Networking n00b