If you don’t know what to say to people when you get back in touch, this might help:

If you’re job hunting, or simply wanting to be a good networker then staying updated on your connections’ career moves can be incredibly valuable.

When someone steps into a new role, it’s a great opportunity to congratulate them, whether publicly or through a LinkedIn DM.

Keeping in touch with your network naturally is key, but many people struggle to reach out after a long time.

This simple trick can help:

Under the My Network tab on LinkedIn (desktop), you’ll find updates about job changes, new qualifications, work anniversaries, and even birthdays.

Take a moment to send a quick note to congratulate someone on their new role.

It’s an easy way to start a conversation and who knows? They might ask what you’re up to, giving you the perfect chance to mention your job search. Their new company could even be hiring! Remember, it pays to network.