contacting potential employers through Linkedin

[Anonymous]

I am thinking of contacting someone from my old job via linkedin about employment opportunities where this person currently works. At my old job we had a couple of interactions but nothing significant. We just connected on linkedin (I initiated) yesterday and last week I applied for a job at his office. I want to shoot him a message indicating my interest in working there and asking if he has any suggestions on how I can get my resume noticed. How would you feel about someone contacting you like this? Thanks

[Anonymous]

OP here. He is an executive in this office if that helps, meaning, he has clout.

[Anonymous]

Not a problem at all. I'd go for it.

[Anonymous]

My dh worked the Linkedin contacts big time with his latest job search, and I am pretty sure it made the difference in him getting two offers.

[Anonymous]

Definitely do it! People have reached out that way to me before.

[Anonymous]

Yes! I think this is what LinkedIn is for...

[Anonymous]

This is op. Contacted him and he was very helpful. Its a fed agency so he said although he cannot do anything at the reviewing resume stage, he said to contact him if I am called for an interview and he'll put in a good word. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Good luck, OP! I think you used LinkedIn exactly as intended. And it sounds like your former co-worker is handling things the best way he can. I am a fed myself, so know what he's saying about it being out of his hands mostly.