Your next big opportunity might just be a coffee chat away ???

Picture this: You're sitting at your favorite coffee spot, scrolling through job listings, when it hits you – some of your closest friends and former colleagues are already working in the companies and roles you're dreaming about. These aren't just names in your contact list; they're people who've worked alongside you, seen your work ethic first hand, celebrated your wins, and know what makes you tick.

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It's amazing how one coffee chat with an old colleague can lead to three more introductions, which then spiral into conversations you never imagined having. That's the magic of your personal network – it's not just about who you know, but who they know. And unlike cold applying to job posts, these conversations often come with a built-in trust factor because you're "Suraj's former teammate" or "Manoj's school friend."

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When you tap into these relationships with authenticity and genuine interest, you're not just job hunting – you're rediscovering and strengthening bonds that can open doors you didn't even know existed. Every message, every catch-up call is like dropping a pebble in a pond, creating ripples that reach further than you might expect.

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Remember, the people who know your story are often the most invested in helping write its next chapter. Why start from scratch when you've already got cheerleaders in your corner?

Prakash Francis stays in Bangalore and runs the Search and Recruitment firm Enterprise Hiring Solutions.