Never lead with a referral request. Reconnect first. Reach out to catch up. Express genuine interest in their work. Ask about their experience at the company. Mention that you're exploring opportunities in the space. After you've reestablished the relationship, the referral ask feels natural rather than transactional. People refer those they feel connected to, not strangers who appear only when they need something.
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$ curl repovive.com/roadmaps/job-search-strategies/referrals-warm-introductions/reconnect-before-asking
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