Career Advice
Is networking still important when everything is online?
by Grace Tan·January 7, 2026
Warm referrals convert at 5x the rate of cold applications. I got my last three roles through people I knew.
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by Grace Tan·January 7, 2026
Warm referrals convert at 5x the rate of cold applications. I got my last three roles through people I knew.
The warm referral converts at 5x cold applications — this tracks with my own hiring data as a manager.
LinkedIn connections who became colleagues or clients have been worth more than any certification I hold.