This tip involves the most-connected people in your network, who are called "hubs."
They can help you make connections that lead to a new job. But only if you help them first.
Here's how ...
It's simple: Ask a "hub" what their needs are and you can create a valuable bond with that person.
Deliver a connection or a bit of your expertise that helps a hub, and you've got a personal fan who can help you get hired faster!
Ask questions like these to the "hubs" in your network:
1. What 2 things do you need in the next 60 days?
2. What types of people do you want to meet?
3. What are two challenges are you facing? Who could help you resolve them?
In other words, "help a hub" to get more job leads faster.
This is a new take on the old adage, "give first to get later."
And it works!
Because far too many people think networking means sending an email to the first 10 names in Outlook and asking "Know anyone who's hiring?"
That's NOT networking.
That doesn't work.
Don't do that.
In fact, I hate the word networking.
It's got too many negative connotations, like "dieting" or "exercise."
So, for the rest of today, replace the word "networking" in your mind with something else.
Something more inviting ... like, "talking to 3 more people," or "meeting 2 new friends." Try that thought experiment and see where it leads you. It could lead to a new job! Especially now, during the holidays, when most job seekers scale back on their efforts.
Until next time ...
David Perry and Kevin Donlin
Co-Directors, Guerrilla Job Search International
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