?? One message template you can use to start any conversation
?? Anna Miller
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Can I learn from you?
This statement is a flattering compliment that most people will want to respond to.
WHY? Because most people enjoy being seen as an expert someone wants to learn from.
If you do nothing else in your job search, start by introducing yourself to people you want to learn from. Career changers new to the tech industry benefit from learning from others who are already a few steps ahead. That’s why reaching out to bootcamp grads who landed full-time roles can be such a motivating experience.
Reaching out to people in roles you want to be in can help you build the knowledge necessary to improve your understanding of the role, the industry, and the job search.
The easiest way to start reaching out to people in the role you want is to introduce yourself and ask to chat. Don’t know where to start?
Here’s the one message template that will easily start a conversation with those people who can potentially help you:
Hi Tom, nice to meet you. I’m exploring roles in Product Design and I’d love to learn from you. Are you open to a chat?
So go ahead, message that person whose profile you stalked for weeks now, or that one person you just noticed and looks very relevant to your career journey.
Whoever they are, it’s up to you to start the conversation - go on! ??
If you found this helpful, share it with a friend ?? or better yet, DM the Sr. Engineer or Product Designer who you've been silently following for weeks.
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3 个月Anna, thanks for putting this out there!
Senior Digital Product Manager Board Member - Twin Cities Maker Mentor and Project lead - Prime Digital Academy
9 个月?? Anna Miller Another excellent post, invaluable information, Thank you!
Full Stack Software Developer || Navigating the Intersection of Tech, Sustainability, and the Great Outdoors || Probably out hiking with my puppy ?? ??
9 个月And if they say “no”, you can find out if they prefer pancakes or waffles. If they say neither, you’ve learned early on that it’s best to move on
Junior Software Developer
9 个月Some good insight from this article! Thank you and I will for sure start reaching out to others who are ahead of me in the process ??