4 R’s for Successful Job Search Networking (guest blogger – Katherine Moody)
Katherine Moody is this week’s guest blogger and our Subject Matter Expert for our Career Mastermind call on November 24th. A self-proclaimed “reluctant networker,” she will talk about her vast experience on the topic and techniques to make the process easy, natural, extremely fruitful…and, maybe, even fun? In today’s article, she shares the 4 R’s for Successful Job Search Networking:
Whether you are using social networking like linkedin, twitter, emailing people directly, calling or meeting people, these networking techniques will accelerate your networking success.
Relationship: If you remember only one thing, please make it this one. Networking success is based on relationship, regardless of the technology you use to connect with people. The relationship must come first, then your agenda. When you take the time to get to know someone and let someone get to know a little about you (other than the fact you’re looking for a job), they will be more willing and able to help you.
Real: Be who you are. Don’t think you must be going to lots of those big “job networking” meetings if they aren’t your style. Do what feels right for you. When you are authentic, people feel it, and you will be able to build a real relationship with them.
Reality: Not everyone you meet will have a job lead for you or be able to connect you with someone you want to meet. But you never know where the connection with them will lead. And don’t leave them with the comment “Well if you hear of anything, please let me know.” The reality is nearly every networker says that and the rest of the reality is that the other person probably won’t be able to remember you from that statement.
Relax: Spend a little time building the relationship in a way that works for you. Don’t think you have to tell everyone in the first 27 seconds that you’re looking for a job. That will come out in a natural way if you can relax a little and just enjoy getting to know the other person.
I know these things are easier said than done when you’re “eager” to find a new job. But if you just start practicing them even a little, you will start seeing greatly enhanced results from your networking. And you just might start enjoying it!
Best wishes for a wonderful new job—very soon!
Katherine’s SME call on November 24th is ONLY for Career Mastermind Group members. Not a member yet? Join now to access this call (as well as the archived SME calls and training materials) with Kevin’s special FREE 1 month Membership trial.
Katherine Moody is the Vice President of Recruiting Services with S. Benjamins & Company. Her prior search experience includes time with Heidrick & Struggles and Deloitte & Touche. Katherine holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and an Executive MBA from the Peter Drucker Management Center, Claremont University.
A self-proclaimed “reluctant networker,” Katherine Moody is not only an expert on the topic, but secured her last three positions by doing what she knows best: networking. She is the author of several e-books including 21 Master Networking Secrets, I Hate Small Talk, and Taming the Wild Hiring Manager. Katherine’s passion is simple: showing other job seekers how to use the techniques she has perfected to help uncover the “hidden” job market and get back to work sooner.
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SME Mastermind Call: Katherine Moody – “Avoiding Deadly Networking Mistakes in Your Job Search”
Our next Subject Matter Expert (SME) Mastermind Call is on Tuesday, November 24th at 12:00pmEST:
“Avoiding Deadly Networking Mistakes in Your Job Search”
You’ve heard it before – 80%+ of jobs are found through the “hidden” job market. But, it is still a challenge to know how to open that door. Our next Subject Matter Expert (SME) Katherine Moody is going to discuss just that. A self-described “reluctant networker,” she will not only draw upon her 14+ years in the search business but her personal experience – having found her last 3 jobs through networking.
On this webinar she will cover:
- The two essentials to take to every networking event – and one isn’t your resume
- The one question you must always ask that makes people want to help you
- How sending your resume to strangers can actually hurt you – and what to do instead
- A simple change in how you ask for referrals that can dramatically increase your success rate
- The one statement that almost guarantees you won’t be forgotten
And she will do all this while sharing clear and simple guidelines to help you develop a networking strategy that will not only accelerate your job search, but also fits your style and authenticity.
Katherine will also share her handouts:
- How to Build a Relationship in 5 Minutes
- How to Re-establish a Connection
This call is ONLY for Career Mastermind Group members. Not a member yet?
Join now to access this call (as well as the archived calls and training materials) with Kevin’s special F.R.E.E. 1 month Membership trial.
By joining you also get access to past SME Calls (Ilona Vanderwoude on Resumes, Chuck Csizmar on Compensation Negotiation, Wendy Weiss on Cold Calling Hiring Managers and numerous Q&A calls with Kevin) plus everything else the program has to offer. Learn more about the Mastermind Program and take advantage of a one month F.R.E.E. trial.