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What is the best way to try and get a referral?

I am currently on my 1 year long job search and have always struggled on reaching/connecting with people on LinkedIn so that I can get a referral. I feel weird just asking, "Hey John Doe could I ask for a referral?" What would be the best way to do that? Also would it be a good idea to apply to some jobs first then tell someone at the company you connected with that you applied or wait for them to refer you? I honestly was never given help at my University Career Center with this, so its all kinda new and a very important thing to learn and do. Any advice or help is awesome.

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    227d
    Just go ahead and ask your colleagues for a ref.

    If you're asking -- ask seniors. They understand what's important and what to stress and what to be quiet about
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    227d
    Go to meet ups and social events
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    If you have any former coworkers or bosses ask them, if not, then ask your classmates or friends who know about your coding skills
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    @ElectricCoffee after one of my recent projects ended, its PM [client-side] reached out to me and asked if I don't mind him writing a feedback/recommendation on my linkedin profile.

    That was super nice of him!
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    227d
    Also you don’t have to get a referral from the technical side! Think outside the box and meet with folks on the business side. They’re eager to connect.
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