Backdoor Job Hunting Tip: Networking When You’re Just Starting Out

“I post and no one reads it. I don’t know how to network.” – Are you this type of #jobseeker?

๐Ÿ“บ Like that old #SuperBowl Ladders commercial where they emphasize not everyone is allowed into their fold. Being inclusive sometimes is smarter.

๐Ÿค This rings true with your relationship cultivation.

๐Ÿ—๏ธ When building your network, it’s imperative to be strategic.

๐Ÿ“… Grab this solution and implement it into your calendar today:

1๏ธโƒฃ Reach out to your current contacts, even if itโ€™s a bit small at first. Cultivate genuine relations by sharing valuable insights or links, commenting or sharing posts, and building rapport. Share knowledge with each other. Have intention.

2๏ธโƒฃ Join online professional networks and relevant associations. Choose both general and niche groups. See step 1.

3๏ธโƒฃ Answer questions on Quora and always leave a signature/CTA directing them to your LinkedIn for further discussion.

4๏ธโƒฃ Mark your calendar to repeat these steps every day.

5๏ธโƒฃ Attend conferences and networking events (virtually) and be active.

๐Ÿ‘‰ What type of workaround tactics do you utilize to find or exploit opportunities at your targeted company?๐Ÿ‘‡

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  1. Take heed you do not find what you do not seek.

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