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How to get a referral

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5 guides about Following up

For candidates

Asking well, following up and presenting yourself.

Referral message templates for LinkedIn
Short LinkedIn messages for asking a stranger, a former colleague or an alumnus for a referral.
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How to follow up on a referral request
When to nudge, what to say, and when to move on, without annoying the person helping you.
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Thank-you messages after a referral
Short, sincere ways to thank the person who referred you, whatever the outcome.
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Following up after an interview
When and how to send a thank-you and a check-in after an interview, without pressure.
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What to do when you have no reply
A calm, practical look at silence after a referral request: what it can mean, when to follow up and when to move on.
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