Sample language for a request to help find a job on linked in?
I understand I need to send messages to my contacts to let them know I am looking for a new job, but what do I say? I see advice to make a request but not directly ask for a job. Does anyone have actual text you find helpful for this?
Heidi Schmidt
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08/06/20 at 11:04PM UTC
There is now a "Looking for Work" icon you can put on your LinkedIn page so that people can see you are on the job hunt
Jackie GhedineCoach Gen X Women|Host Modern GenX Woman podcast
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07/30/20 at 12:13PM UTC
Simply say that you've recently left your job and you're looking for X. I know you're well-connected and I would appreciate any help you may be able to provide. As we know, 70% of jobs come from networking. Please let me know how I can help you too!
Crystal Cummings
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07/26/20 at 6:46PM UTC
You could start off with a post to LinkedIn generally announcing you're looking for a new opportunity and requesting information or feedback on new opportunities. I'm like you in this sense of being uncomfortable using connections for resources, ESPECIALLY if we've not spoken in a while.
When I see those posts from my contacts, regardless of how long we've spoken, I will forward anything useful to them or message them if I think I have something that might interest them. This way they can seek you out without feeling like you're pinning them down. Just a thought.
Elyse Shermer
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07/23/20 at 2:57PM UTC
I would just ask them to keep you in mind if they hear of anything. very simple...
