Many job seekers feel that networking internally before applying for a job is ambitious, unnecessary, or even awkward. After all, why not just apply online and wait for HR to reach out?
Here’s the reality: Online applications have a 1-2% success rate. Networking, on the other hand, can boost your chances 10x higher.
If that sounds ambitious, let’s break it down and see why this works—and why it’s not weird at all.
Instead of applying blindly and getting lost in a sea of applicants, networking internally helps you connect with the right people inside a company who can refer you.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to doing this effectively without being weird.
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