Your network isn’t your emergency contact list.
It’s a living system—and it needs oxygen between job searches.
Too often, people only reach out when they’re ready to make a move. That’s when it feels awkward or transactional. The strongest relationships are built in the in-between—when you’re just staying connected.
If reaching out feels rusty, try this:
1️⃣ Share something that made you think of them.
2️⃣ Ask for perspective, not a favor.
3️⃣ Celebrate their wins.
These small moments of connection build trust before you need help—so when you do, it’s just a continuation of the relationship.
Keep showing up, even when nothing’s on the line.
