To Land a New Job, Start Talking to Strangers

When you were young, the adults in your life likely taught you about "stranger danger," warning you that people you didn't know could harm you.

When it comes to children, I wholeheartedly agree: Avoiding strangers is a good way to stay safe. Frankly, I still sometimes avoid strangers in public places for fear that something might go wrong. Perhaps it's a reflex left over from childhood.

But when you're a professional, strangers are exactly the people you should be talking to.

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Source: Recruiter