Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search Making Networking Natural (Even If You Think You're Bad At It)
Oct 27, 2025
Think you're bad at networking? You're likely more equipped than you realize! Discover how introverted career changers turned networking into a natural experiment rather than a daunting task. Learn why reframing outreach as research can yield better results than traditional job searches. Hear inspiring stories of individuals who transformed their networking approach, leading to new job opportunities. Embrace simplicity over perfection and unlock your authentic advantage in building connections!
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Casual Reach-Outs Led To Jobs
- Natalie messaged a college alumni about a company and that casual conversation led to a job opportunity.
- She also cold-messaged a LinkedIn contact and met for coffee three days later, which produced another lead.
Referral Conversations Beat Cold Apps
- Laura reached out to a director on LinkedIn, who later became her boss.
- She tracked results and found referrals led to interviews 69% of the time versus under 10% for cold applications.
Networking Multiplies Job Search Results
- Networking produces over seven times the results compared to traditional job search channels.
- Small conversational efforts massively increase your chance of reaching interviews and offers.