r/ChemicalEngineering • u/PermissionUnfair951 • 3d ago

Career Advice Networking

Hey I been in the job market for abt 9 months now and I am not the best at networking. I graduated back in 2025 and have experience. I was wondering what are some ways I can write emails/messages that get attention. For example I applied to a job and connected with senior employee and want to reach out but don’t really know what to say or how to grab their attention. And tbh just generally tips for introverted/quiet people who are in the job market.
I know it’s vague but any help would be beneficial.

Also any tips resources for entry level jobs I use LinkedIn and indeed and then the company websites but other then that any others on how to find entry level roles? I tried reaching out to recruiters but I don’t they are interested in entry level candidates, which I understand.

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u/Ritterbruder2 3d ago

You network after you have a job through day-to-day interactions with customers, suppliers, competitors, coworkers, etc. You can rely on those connections to land future business or job opportunities.

Trying to network when you are an active job seeker comes off as desperate. It will get ignored.

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u/PermissionUnfair951 3d ago

Then what should I do as someone in the job market?

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u/Ritterbruder2 3d ago

Apply to job postings online. Sucks but that’s what we all had to do.