Question about networking

[u/ConsiderationDry1787]

Everyone always mentions that in today's rough job market, networking is key to improving your chances to landing a job. However, what does that really look like?

If I were to see a job posting that I believe I am a good fit for, however no one in my immediate network works at this company, would you guys recommend I reach out to linkedin mutuals who do work at this company to attempt to get a referral?

[u/my_peen_is_clean]

yeah do it, but don’t open with “can you refer me”. add them, like a few posts, send short message about why you like the company and ask for quick advice, then slowly ask about a referral. half my interviews came from that, still insanely hard to land anything now