Discover your LinkedIn connections that currently work at University Of California or have worked there in the past.
To message a 1st degree connection, click the "Message" button to the right of their name.
To get introduced to a 2nd degree connection, hover over the arrow next to the Connect button and click
"Get Introduced".
Need help writing your message? Scroll down for tips.
General Tips
- Keep your message brief.
- Mention a specific way that this person can help you.
- If you have a particular job in mind, include the title or a link to it.
Asking for Help
If you know someone that works at a company you’re interested in, ask them for help getting connected to that company. They may be able to refer you to a hiring manager or submit your resume along with their recommendation.
Here’s a sample message you can start with. You can copy/paste it into a message and modify it as needed.
I saw that you are connected to University Of California and I wanted to see if you could help me get referred. Let me know, thanks!
Getting Introduced
If you want to talk to someone you don’t know that works at a company you’re interested in, you can ask a mutual connection for an introduction. Once you are introduced, you can ask that person for help using the tips above.
Here’s a sample message you can start with. You can copy/paste it into a message and modify it as needed.
I saw that you are connected to <PERSON’S NAME> at University Of California and I wanted to see if you could introduce me. Let me know, thanks!
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