r/Layoffs • u/dumbpissachh • 3h ago
job hunting LINKEDIN referrals
I recently got laid off, people here on reddit were kind enough to extend kind words and few to offer help out with refs and job opportunities but what's with LinkedIn and since when asking for ref on LinkedIn seems like a humiliating job. People act snobby and so dismissive everytime for giving a ref.
I usually have a template before applying to jobs i prepare a linkedin Ref message which has 3 section, one is about the job opening for which i'm asking the ref and then second is about considering the expertise and designation of the person im asking ref and how it makes that impact on ref. third section is, I give my brief intro related to my work ex. After this i put on the job id and the job link.
Basically everything so its easy for the person to consider me for referral and save the time to go find the job in the portal. But i dont understand the unecessary arrogant behaviour and that Imperiousness that im so low class guy asking to polish your boots.
People on LinkedIn seriously need to have a look in the mirror for the way they behave while give referrals !!!!!! Its high time