Exactly, how not to ask for a referral on Linkedin
So a guy reached out to me on LinkedIn today asking for a referral, and let me quote his words in the message - "Hi, is there opening in your company for an associate engineering"
Apart from this no resume, no RecQ ID, no Job Link...nothing
I'm happy to refer people on LinkedIn. If I can help someone land an interview, I'm happy to do it.
But please make it easy for the person you're asking.
Please don't send a generic "Hi, can you refer me?" and then stop.
What I need is:
- The job link
- Your resume
- (Optional, but helpful) A one-line note on why you're a good fit
Most employees don't have the time to dig through your profile, figure out which role suits you, or guess what you're looking for.
A referral should take a couple of minutes—not become a recruitment exercise.
Help the person who's trying to help you.