Networking Targets - Find Key Contacts for Job Referrals

# Networking Targets **Networking Targets is an AI tool that identifies 3-7 strategic contacts at each company—including hiring managers, team members, and relevant employees—who can provide insider insights or referrals.** Instead of applying blindly, you get a prioritized list of people most likely to help your candidacy, complete with LinkedIn profile links and outreach recommendations.  ## What You'll See ### Section Toolbar At the top of the Networking Targets section, you'll find a toolbar with: | Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | **Sort dropdown** | Sort contacts by Default, Name, or other criteria | | **Filter contacts** | Search and filter the contacts list | | **Add Contact** | Manually add a new contact (via LinkedIn URL or manual entry) | | **Custom Outreach** | Open the [Custom Outreach](./custom-outreach) tool to draft messages for anyone—not just suggested contacts | ### Suggested Contacts List A curated list of people connected to your target role, displayed as individual contact cards: **Typical contacts identified (3-7 per job):** - **Hiring Manager** - Person who would be your direct boss (highest priority) - **Peers** - People in similar roles on the team (inside perspective) - **Team Members** - Others in the department you'd join - **Recruiters** - HR or recruiting team members (gatekeepers) - **Leadership** - Directors or VPs in the organization (strategic context) - **Adjacent Roles** - People in related teams you'd work with **Why these specific people:** Each contact is selected based on: - Relevance to the specific role - Likelihood they can help - Accessibility (publicly visible profiles) - Potential to provide valuable insights or referrals - Common ground (alumni from same university, shared previous employers, mutual connections) ### Contact Card Overview Each contact in the list displays a summary card with key information at a glance. At the top of the contact details, you'll find quick actions and status indicators when hovering a contact: - Edit the contact information (and find potential emails for the contact) - Delete the contact - Mark the contasct as a 1st degree contact on Linkedin - Mark the contact as a favorite **Editing a contact:** Click the edit icon on any contact card to modify their information. This opens the contact editor where you can update their name, title, company, email, phone, LinkedIn URL, location, and group classification. ### Contact Details Sections When you click on a contact, you'll see detailed information cards for each person: #### Actions Card  - **Group selector** - Categorize the contact (Family, Friend, Peer, Junior peer, Senior peer, Recruiter, Hiring manager, General contact, or Other) - **Is favorite contact** - Checkbox to mark important contacts for quick reference - **Connected on LinkedIn** - Checkbox to track your connection status - **View LinkedIn** - Direct link to open their LinkedIn profile #### Why This Person Card  Explains why this specific contact was identified for this job opportunity: - Their relevance to the role you're pursuing - How they can potentially help your candidacy - Their position in the hiring process or team structure #### Outreach Strategy Card  A personalized strategy for approaching this contact: - Recommended approach and tone - Suggested talking points - Best timing for outreach - What to ask or discuss #### In Common Card  Highlights shared background and connection points: - Same companies you both worked at (with timeframes) - Same schools or universities attended - Shared professional interests or experiences - Other relevant common ground to establish rapport #### Networking Profile Card  Insights based on their LinkedIn presence and activity: - **Follower count** - Indicates their network size and influence - **Profile description** - What to expect based on their engagement level - **Response likelihood** - Prediction based on their activity patterns - **Best approach** - Tailored recommendations for reaching out #### Interests Card  Psychographic insights about the contact in the context of your search: - Professional interests and focus areas - Topics they engage with on LinkedIn - Industry specializations - Areas of expertise relevant to your target role #### Work History Card  The contact's professional experience timeline: - Company names with logos (when available) - Job titles at each company - Employment dates (start and end) - Locations - Links to company LinkedIn pages #### E