[iamthepieman]

I just started a new job 3 weeks ago via a referral. I messaged a former coworker through LinkedIn, hopped on a call with the hiring manager a week later and was hired.

The actual process was something like this

1. LinkedIn message to former coworker and short conversation about what role I was looking for.

2. Meeting with hiring manager and a peer of his who I had also worked with (different than the guy I initially reached out to)

3. Long wait while hiring manager got the job description officially approved and posted.

4. Fill out application via referral program webpage so the guy I contacted first got the referral bonus

5. HR screen/interview and salary negotiation.

6. Job offer

7. Start new job

There were 4 former coworkers on the team I was hired into and we had all been part of an amazing team at a past company so take that as you will.