From the course: Build an Online Networking Plan to Land Your Next Role
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Networking follow-up to build a relationship
From the course: Build an Online Networking Plan to Land Your Next Role
Networking follow-up to build a relationship
- Here is the secret. You'll easily be in the top 1% of professionals if you follow up and stay in touch with your network. Because when it comes to networking meetings, most professionals never hear back from the connection that originally asked for the meeting, but it's in your best interest to follow up and continue building the relationship. That way, you will be able to lean in on the relationships that you've built rather than having to network from scratch every single time. For example, one of my clients, Meredith, invested in building connections at her target company. She followed up and stayed in touch with someone she knew would potentially be the hiring manager for her target role if it were to open. Six months later, this hiring manager reached out to her directly, saying that they're opening the exact role Meredith wanted. She got the interview and the offer ahead of hundreds of people who applied online. When it comes to following up, a good rule of thumb that I share…
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