"I sent over 200 cold DMs (direct messages) on LinkedIn and reached out to people in the companies I wanted to work at while ...

If you want to advance your career, you’ll need to build a strong network. The statistics make the case: 54% of people report getting their job through a connection, according to a 2025 survey by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Colleen Batchelder covers Gen Z, hiring, and early careers. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...