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Networking through Professional Referrals and Recommendations

This routine is designed to help you build your professional network through referrals and recommendations. By following this routine consistently, you can expand your network, strengthen existing relationships, and connect with new professionals through your existing connections.

Intent. Plugging into your network

The 6 habits

What you'll do, day by day.

  1. Habit 01 · 10 min

    Ask for referrals and recommendations from your existing network

    Reach out to your existing professional connections and ask if they know of any opportunities or can recommend you for a position or project.

  2. Habit 02 · 10 min

    Offer referrals and recommendations to others

    When you know of an opportunity or are in a position to recommend someone, do so to help build and strengthen your professional network.

  3. Habit 03 · 10 min

    Follow up with new connections

    After being referred or recommended to someone, reach out to them via email or LinkedIn to follow up and continue the conversation.

  4. Habit 04 · 10 min

    Seek out opportunities to collaborate or work together

    When you connect with someone through a referral or recommendation, consider ways you can work together or collaborate on a project.

  5. Habit 05 · 10 min

    Maintain relationships with existing connections

    Keep in touch with existing connections and continue to nurture those relationships.

  6. Habit 06 · 10 min

    Ask for introductions to other professionals

    If you're looking to connect with someone specific, ask your existing connections if they can introduce you to that person.

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