I'm sure that everyone here understands the value of and internal rec when seeking an interview. I'm new to the process of the regional airline job hunt and have a couple questions regarding internal recommendations. I am hoping for some help from those of you who are currently employed.

While I was in flight training in college and in the years since that I have been flight instructing I flat out did not network. Anyone who knows me would agree that I am a likable guy, social, and a good pilot, but for some reason I just didn't keep up with college friends, other instructors, co-workers, or even my own students who went on to regionals. I kick myself in the butt for it now. We all graduated during the 2007 boom. I decided to seek employment security as a CFI at a 141 school while others jumped to the regionals. A couple stayed flying, but most were furloughed, and in the end I lost contact with 90% of them. Now I am meeting minimums, my job has stagnated and I would like to move on to something new. Would it be considered taboo to seek an internal rec from those of you on this forum who have the ability? I am more than willing to PM/email/or even call on the phone to get to know some of you and talk about my history, qualifications, the company, etc. I've got my Airlineapps done, resume, passport, ATP test, FCC license, 1st class med, etc. I just need an edge to get that interview and make the jump soon. I'm at 1300+ TT and 88+ multi. I am a current CFII and building multi and total time every week. I'm specifically seeking internal recs at AE, Skywest, ASA/ExpressJet, GoJet, or anything really that has a chance to get ORD as a domicile as a new hire. I'm also a Saluki, and I know we have Salukis out there! If you think you can help shoot me a PM or reply here. Any little bit helps. Thanks.