I’m a fresh logistics grad and sent 23 applications this week plus two coffee chats, but my only ‘offer’ was a recruiter asking if I can lift 50 lbs — yes, and also Excel. Anyone else turning 7 a.m. LinkedIn messages into awkward networking reps, or got a trick to make entry-level outreach deliver?
I started opening DMs with a 2‑sentence ‘mini case’ about their lanes — ‘noticed your Phoenix–LA runs 4x/week; I’d test a milk‑run to cut deadhead: quick Excel calc + carrier mix’ — then I link a one‑pager (I park mine on https://www.notion.so). Small caveat: keep it to 5 minutes so you don’t burn out; want the 3‑line script?
Trying to personalize my outreach too! I get awkward invites, but adding a tailored note about my Excel skills helps. Have you tried mentioning specific projects in your chats?
Applying for logistics jobs feels a bit like playing Tetris — sometimes you just have to wait for the right piece to fit into place. Have you thought about connecting with local logistics firms for informal coffee chats? That could open up more doors.