If you're a jobseeker, sorry but you're likely focused on the wrong things My post yesterday (check it in the comments below ??) talked about how 90% of jobseekers are applying endlessly and only spending 10% of their time networking ?? That effort should be flipped: 90% networking, 10% applying ?? So what IS networking? Networking IS: ? Intentionally searching and reaching out to people and engaging with them ? Providing THEM value BEFORE seeking value from them ? Developing that relationship and supporting them long-term Networking ISN’T: ? Reaching out once/cold and expecting engagement ? Not having a plan and/or specific questions/ideas to gain clarity on ? Expecting THEM to give you everything or apply more effort than you HOW should you do it? 1?? Pick 10-20 people that do a job you'd like to do/recruit for jobs in your prospective field and research them - what do they post about? What products or services do they provide? What's their background? Where do they live? Where did they go to school? ?? Search for an "in" to initiate a conversation. Don't just reach out and say "hello, how are you?" It comes off weird and is actually counter productive to receiving a response ??♂? 2?? Engage regularly - if they post often, support them and add good conversation to their posts. If they don't post regularly, engage with them via DM and get to know them ?? I'm much more likely to respond to someone who sends me something funny or is relevant to a post of mine ?? 3?? ASK ACTIONABLY - DO NOT ask long, open-ended generic questions. Most of what you're asking can likely be found online or in that person's content (if they post semi-regularly) ??♀? Approach them with specific questions that can be answered reasonably. If it requires more than 5 minutes of their time, ask if they have 15 minutes sometime that week to have a coffee chat. You can get a lot more done and a lot more answered virtually (or in-person if they're close to you) ? 4?? Continue the relationship - SO many people reach out to me and ask me something and never follow-up. I LOVE it when I've been able to help someone and they put it in play and come back asking for more and/or update me on their progress ?? Once you've made a connection, add it to your network and maintain the communication channel ?? What other questions do you have about networking? Let me know below! ?? If you like my content, please: ?? Engage below ?? Like ? Share ?? And/or follow me!
So how would you break this down when you have, say, 3 hours devoted to job seeking? I'm putting this out there as a first attempt. Looking for feedback! 3 hours = 180 min: 10% is 18 min - 15 min looking at jobs and particularly descriptions and companies (worth putting in applications?) - 75 min reading, interacting on LinkedIn posts - 30 min reading and sending messages to connections you already have and want to maintain? - 60 min crafting posts and initial/early messages to a new connection #opentonetwork #jobseeking #jobseekers #jobseekers #networking #findajob
Thanks Logan Langin, PMP : I have recently embarked on this journey of job search and I am Honestly overwhelmed with the amount of planning and strategic approach it requires, especially the networking bit It’s not something that can be done as a task in a day and can give you results. That said networking must be an ongoing and ever growing effort only to prove helpful when one plans to make a switch. If you want to make a switch and only start to network for that , I doubt you will hear anything back. That is my takeaway from your valuable pointers here. Which leaves open the question, does one have to wait for months before some meaningful connections can be made and some leads can be gotten for referrals ?
Relationships are key. Lurking on a person's profile only gets you so far. It's maybe 10-15% efficient. Drop a DM and comment on posts. Build a relationship. It's not THAT scary!
I have reached out to several PMs with no response. It's difficult out here to navigate these LI waters. Thank you for your posts they are helpful and insightful.
How do we find these people to connect with in the roles we are interested in. Like I know sometimes I see posts and engage and give value and all, but 10-20 ppl sounds a little hard or is it:)
Even outside job seeking networking is so powerful. Since I started taking it seriously I have made connections I can go to for advice and recommendations that help me perform at my current role better. It also goes both ways and I have found oppurtunites to help others.
Thank you for posting this advice! Networking is something I have been struggling with!!!
Love this Logan! Truly, getting to know and support someone is not only a wonderful thing to do, but can sometimes surprise you with best friends you never would have known otherwise ??. And on the job front, can most definitely help folks find the positions they’ve been looking for.
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