Here’s the best thought I can come up with on how to do networking: Don’t be shy to directly contact anyone.
You can usually dig up an email address.
When I have written politicians or other apparently busy people who don’t care about me, I have gotten direct personal replies a good proportion of the time.
People don’t mind, and aren’t bothered by, sensible requests, even if it’s not relevant to them at that moment. In fact, it’s a nice little status boost to be contacted with a reasonable query.
Having a common interest like LW makes it even easier.
Here’s the best thought I can come up with on how to do networking: Don’t be shy to directly contact anyone.
You can usually dig up an email address.
When I have written politicians or other apparently busy people who don’t care about me, I have gotten direct personal replies a good proportion of the time.
People don’t mind, and aren’t bothered by, sensible requests, even if it’s not relevant to them at that moment. In fact, it’s a nice little status boost to be contacted with a reasonable query.
Having a common interest like LW makes it even easier.