I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job

Reported by BBC Business · Published 17 Sep 2026, 7:15 AM MYT (55 min ago)

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From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

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I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job

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