Quick summary
Asking for a referral on LinkedIn involves finding the right employee at your target company and sending a short, personalized message with your resume and job link. This step-by-step process helps job seekers leverage mutual connections to increase their chances of getting hired.
Steps
- Search for an employee or employees at your target company using LinkedIn's search.
- Check if you have any mutual connections, such as the same school, company, shared contacts, or interactions.
- Click the 'Message' button and send a short, personalized message to the employee.
- Type your message in the message box and click 'Enter' to send it.
- Once they respond, immediately provide the job link and your resume.
