Best practices for networking as a job seeker

Follow these steps to start your job search, build real connections, and get hired sooner.

Step 1: Set up your search criteria

1. Install the LessBusy extension.

2. Enter the job title you want.

3. Add the location where you’d like to work.

Tip: The more specific you are, the better your results will be.

Step 2: Start with Proactive Networking

• After setup, you’ll land on the first card: Proactive Networking.

• Complete this card to unlock other activities.

• We’ll cover those in separate tutorials.

Step 3: Select a job

1. Open the Networking card.

2. Review the list of jobs pulled from LinkedIn.

3. Click a job you like to select it.

4. Not interested? Skip with the X or click See More for the full list.

Step 4: Find the right people

When you select a job, LessBusy scans the company and suggests:

• Decision makers

• People in the same location you want to work

Why this matters: 85% of jobs come from referrals, not applications.

Step 5: Complete your daily goal

Your mission: connect with three people each day.

• Three is enough for steady progress.

• Want more? Go for it.

For each person, LessBusy will:

• Scan their profile

• Highlight common ground

• Suggest a ready-to-send message

Step 6: Out of free invites? Keep going

If LinkedIn limits your personalized invites:

• Send the request without a note

• It still counts and keeps your momentum

Step 7: Stay consistent

In just a few clicks, you have:

• Set your search

• Chosen a job

• Started building connections with hiring managers

Consistency is key:

• Keep sending requests

• Engage with posts

• Follow up when they accept

We’ll show you how to do these next steps in other tutorials.