Job search from a candidate's perspective
Once you get into the groove of networking, take some time to pass along that knowledge with a fellow candidate, especially someone who is just starting.
One of the best things you can do for someone is to listen to their pitch and see if their marketing plan, resume, LinkedIn profile, etc. are aligned.
If you feel like you can make connections for this person, then open up your network.
A search can be very draining, so offering a helping hand can give your week a boost.
1. Listen to their story – Do their documents match? Are they underselling themselves?
2. Listen to their pitch – Is it clear and crisp? Do you know what role they want? What are the 2-3 skills that make them unique?
3. State of networking – Are they using all the tools available effectively?
4. 2-3 Contacts – Start them off with 2-3 contacts to see how they perform. Call your contacts to see how it went. You can give them valuable feedback.
5. Follow-up – Drop them an e-mail or call every 45 days or so. A friendly call can go a long way!
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