I asked a friend to refer me. Then nothing.

Preview text: I’m convinced the silence after a referral isn’t about being unqualified.

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Monday, Oct 26, 2026 at 9:36 AM EasternKlaviyo

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Subject: I asked a friend to refer me. Then nothing.
Preview text: I’m convinced the silence after a referral isn’t about being unqualified.
From: jonathan+j@wonsulting.com
Brand: Wonsulting
ESP: Klaviyo
Sent: Mon Oct 26, 2026, 9:36 AM ET
Sent to: Colombia (agencentric.co), app.wonsulting.com, hornpub.ai, recruiterspleasestoprejectingme.com, wonsultingai.com, wonsultinghire.com, wonsultingtalent.com
Size: 32 KB
Images: 1
Links: 5, 2 of them buttons
Subject length: 43 characters

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Subject: I asked a friend to refer me. Then nothing.
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:36:12 +0000
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