Networking Without the Ick: How to Connect With People
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Networking Without the Ick: How to Connect With People
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About this listen
In this episode of Primal HR, Terry Smith and Leslie Lulham continue the networking conversation by breaking down how to build professional connections without feeling awkward, transactional, or fake.
Why do so many outreach messages get ignored? Why does networking feel uncomfortable for most people? And what actually makes someone respond?
Terry and Leslie share practical, human-first strategies for in-person networking, LinkedIn outreach, and recruiter communication. They explain why leading with curiosity beats pitching, how listening creates real connection, and how to stay visible without becoming annoying.
A candid, no-fluff conversation about networking as relationship-building — not job begging.
Key topics:
- Why “I want job” messages fail
- How to start conversations that feel natural
- Human-first LinkedIn outreach
- Listening vs. pitching
- Staying on a recruiter’s radar
- Common networking mistakes to avoid
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