Networking with former Employers and Peers
Networking
Six Degree’s of Separation has been proven in many way’s, it’s odd how small the world really is. When your looking for a new opportunity it’s not always what you know , but who you know!
Make a list of all of everyone you know, for example: your former employer’s, peers, friends, parents, siblings, your children teachers, your next door neighbor, etc.
You may not find this an easy exercise however that opportunity is out there, you just need help finding it. I know it’s hard and may even be a little frightening. Speak with everyone you know, let them know you are looking for a new opportunity. Don’t be intimidated, this is your chance to Network.
Do you keep in touch with with former co-workers via email or instant message? I know it’s hard but let them know your looking and see where it goes.
Or Send a email to your former co-workers, let them know your looking for a new opportunity, ask them if they know of any positions that might be available. Or ask if they might know of another company that might be hiring.
If you run into the little league coach in the supermarket, strike up a conversation and let him/her know you are looking, tell him what your looking for, ask him if he knows anyone who might be hiring could he/she give you a name?
Who do you know?
When I found I was going to be looking for a new opportunity, I started talking to my former peer’s on instant message. I had found a position online at a company where one of my friends work, mentioned that I had submitted my resume. My friend walked over and talked to the hiring manager for me. As it turns out they were looking for someone more experienced.
However the Human Resource person has called me regarding another position, and now he is working with that hiring manager to schedule an interview in the near future.
I received another call today, to schedule an interview for a position I submitted my resume to yesterday. I submitted my resume through LinkedIn Job’s, as it turns out I have a connection to the hiring manager through my former employer. The interview is now scheduled.
So as I said it is a small world, there really is six degrees of separation, and it’s out there just waiting for you to find it!!!
I will keep you informed as things progress.
Have a great day
Trish
Hello my name is Trish,
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