The Dream Job System Podcast How To Find Contacts & Referrals In 3 Easy Steps | Ep #769
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Oct 31, 2025 Unlock your dream job by learning three essential steps to find valuable contacts and referrals. Discover how to prioritize your outreach effectively by focusing on the right people, like hiring managers and teammates. Master the art of targeted LinkedIn searches to streamline your efforts. Gain insights on evaluating profiles and using educated guesses to identify key contacts. Finally, scale your outreach while adding value to your connections, ensuring you stand out in a competitive job market.
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Prioritize Hiring Managers And Teammates
- The best contacts are hiring managers and potential teammates closest to the role you want.
- Prioritize those two groups because they have the most influence on hiring decisions.
Define Hiring Manager Title And Department
- Define the hiring manager by likely job title and department before searching.
- Verify profiles mention the team or product so you target the right manager.
Search LinkedIn With Exact Titles And Company
- Use the exact target job title for peers and the company filter on LinkedIn.
- Search company-by-company to avoid noisy results and keep lists focused.