careerJob Search
#RI-69e33d25·5 months ago·
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“Reached out directly on LinkedIn instead of submitting applications”
What Actually Happened
Started sending direct messages to company employees on LinkedIn and landed an interview
What I wish I knew
"Sending a message after connection request was accepted"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Try a numbers game approach to job searching"
Regret Index
1/10
Positive or neutral outcome.
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