BBC
I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
An individual contacted 200 companies via direct message on social media and obtained employment as a result. The person used coffee meetings and LinkedIn messaging as networking methods.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9vgyd02mdvno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss