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Everything I’m seeing says referrals from current employees are the best way to stay on a recruiter’s radar—and most companies offer bonuses for them too. If you’ve got tips, tricks, or leads on how to network more effectively or land a referral, I’m all ears.
I’ve led platform rollouts across 700-plus locations, supported multi-state operations, and helped keep fleet uptime above 99 percent. My background spans automotive, retail, financial automation, inventory management, and lifecycle operations. I focus on making messy processes manageable and scalable.
I’m confident stepping into new industries and roles. I’ve done it before, and I know how to deliver.
I’m currently completing my bachelor’s in project management. My certifications include Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Process, and Google Project Management, with CAPM and CompTIA Project+ in progress. I also bring light technical skills like Python, SQL, and APIs, plus a knack for streamlining workflows.
If you know of a remote role with strong culture, solid perks and benefits, and a team focused on collaborative innovation, I’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a referral, a lead, or just good advice, I appreciate it more than you know.
LauraCareer Breaker Coach
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10/25/25 at 3:29PM UTC (Edited)
Here are my top tips for networking:
Treat everyone like a lead. I just met with a former client of mine who found her current role through her hair dresser. Her hair dresser connected her with someone in the industry she was interested in, who then put her in contact with a person at the company she was interested in who gave her the behind the scenes of the hiring process.
Don't limit yourself. A lot of times we put limits on networking, assuming so and so won't know anyone because they themselves don't have firsthand experience in a certain profession/industry/company but as proved in the above point you never truly know. Weak ties are powerful!
Set daily/weekly goals when it comes to reaching out.
When you reach out be tailored not generic, add value and have a specific ask.
Be clear on what you want because it's a lot easier to have people help you when you're clear. I liken it to being asked where do you want to go for a dinner. When you say anywhere it's a lot more frustrating for the other person to do all the work of figuring out even though you think you're making it easier for them.
Join professional organizations since you know the people will most likely be in the same profession.
Be authentic and look beyond networking to making true connections - it's what we thrive on as humans.
Don't let ghosting be a reason not to reach out - it's part of the process and it's rarely personal.
Hope this helps and good luck in your job search!
