70% of jobs in Australia are filled through referrals.
Not applications. Not job boards. Referrals.
Here's the problem: Most professionals don't have a strong network in Australia yet. You're new to the country. Or you've been out of the market. Or your network is all back home.
So how do you get referrals when you're starting from zero?
In this session, we're breaking down the exact system to build a referral-generating network in 30 days — even if you don't know anyone right now.
What You'll Learn:
→ The Network Currency framework: How to give value first so people WANT to refer you
→ The 3 types of people who can refer you into roles (and where to find them)
→ Why "coffee chats" fail — and the 15-minute LinkedIn strategy that works better
→ The biggest networking mistake migrants make (and how to avoid it)
→ LIVE: We'll run a 5-minute networking exercise and connect people in the room right now
This is NOT a generic "just network more" session. This is a tactical, step-by-step system for building referral relationships from scratch.
Who Should Attend:
- Professionals new to Australia with limited local connections
- Experienced professionals whose network is in their home country
- Anyone who's been told "it's all about who you know" but doesn't know anyone yet
What to Bring:
- Your LinkedIn profile (we'll identify 10 people you should connect with this week)
- Your current job search challenges
- Willingness to participate in the live networking exercise
By the end of this session, you'll have a clear 30-day networking plan and your first 10 connection targets identified.
Bonus: All attendees get the Network Currency Tracker template (normally part of the paid program).
See you Thursday!
Gaurav Wadekar
Founder, Jobseeker Circle
2026 IABCA Award Finalist
