Sometimes people can't or won't refer you. They might not know you well enough, might not feel comfortable vouching for you, or might have internal reasons. Accept it gracefully. "I completely understand. Thanks for considering it. Would you be open to an informational conversation about your experience at [Company] instead?" A declined referral can still become valuable industry insight.
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$ curl repovive.com/roadmaps/job-search-strategies/referrals-warm-introductions/when-they-say-no
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