Three years ago, when I was a student, I applied for this highly competitive and really interesting tech internship that I really wanted.
Spoiler alert: I got rejected. Twice.
But I still got the internship.
As? I put my LinkedIn networking skills to work. In this article, I’ll show you exactly how you can do it yourself and get closer to your dream job.
Now, as a data scientist at Spotify, I’m inundated daily with messages from aspiring data scientists. You know, as do I, that networking on LinkedIn is not only useful; It is essential for professional advancement.
You won’t get very far without it.
If you are a data scientist looking for a job, this article could be a game-changer. Here I will delve into effective networking tactics that helped me get the opportunities I wanted, even after being rejected in the application process.
Speaking of LinkedIn, you can find me just fine. here
According to Forbes, 75% of resumes are rejected by applicant tracking software before the hiring manager even sees them.
This means 2 things for you:
- You may not get very far in your career if you don’t pull your social strings.
- If you don’t do it, rest assured that others will do it and leave you with the crumbs.
You’ll need to do a lot more than just hit send on that job application.
I’ve been there: I sent thousands of them that got me nowhere.
