I use LinkedIn for everything - it's especially useful because you can so highly segment search results. If you're reaching out to professionals or key individuals in target businesses, LinkedIn can be incredibly helpful.

Here's how I search:

Step 1: Click the search bar and select "People."

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Step 2: Select "All Filters" on the far right under the search bar.

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Step 3: Scroll down and type in your target job position into the "Title" bar.

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Step 4: Click enter, and begin connecting with people that fit the job description you want.

Some best practices: