<ul><li>When reaching out to former colleagues and managers for LinkedIn reviews or grad school recommendations, it is best to be direct and straightforward in your communication.</li><li>There is no need to pretend to catch up before making the request, as work relationships operate under different etiquette than social relationships.</li><li>It is normal to contact people out of the blue when job-related matters arise, even after long periods of no contact.</li><li>When networking, remember that there is usually an assumption of give-and-take, and maintaining relationships can lead to mutual benefits.</li></ul>

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