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IronLionZion

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4. Most people are open to a 15 minute chat about nothing specific

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Tue Jun 21, 2022, 03:22 PM

Jun 2022

not looking for a job or looking to hire someone, just getting to know each other. This can be an informational interview where you ask about their company or industry or even how they have progressed in their career. People are often not as busy as people assume. They are often more open to talking to someone who doesn't want anything from them.

Some folks are curious about what other options are out there and if others are happy and doing well with their fields and employers.

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So how does one approach being contacted on Linked-In? [View all] bucolic_frolic May 2022 OP

I don't think you have to talk about your current status. Claustrum May 2022 #1

The nice thing about "hope all is well" is that it isn't a question so it doesn't imply a response PoliticAverse May 2022 #2

Linked in is your online resume+career facebook TalenaGor May 2022 #3

Most people are open to a 15 minute chat about nothing specific IronLionZion Jun 2022 #4