I was wrapping up a 5-year program and began searching for new large-scale projects. One caught my eye, so I emailed the manager to connect. No response. I turned to my network, but no one knew him. Months later, I decided to try again, and this time he replied.
We started a conversation, and I offered to help with no expectations, simply out of curiosity for the program he was leading. Fast forward six months, he reached out with job opportunities as he expanded his team. I applied, and to my surprise, I got the job—working for what turned out to be my best boss ever.
The key takeaway? Persistence and genuine curiosity go a long way. Networking isn’t always about who you know, but how you show up.
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