Comments on: How to Network for Senior Job

By: Allen

Allen — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:44:09 +0000

Having a HOT photo like Kate Matsudaira has on her website can’t hurt, either. I’d hire THAT hottie in a heartbeat!

By: Kate Matsudaira

Kate Matsudaira — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:06:12 +0000

One thing that I have suggested to people is in line with one of the other comments–figure out the industry/company you want to work in and then craft an email to their hr department (or senior management if you can get the contact name). Even if they don’t have an open position if you write a compelling cover letter or have valuable skills they maybe willing to talk with you about the job.

And if they don’t hire you, it is still a chance to make a great connection or perhaps they can introduce you to someone and open another door.

There are tons of companies in any area (and probably lots that you aren’t even aware of) so look for alternative places to discover and find these companies. For example in Seattle, there is a startup directory (www.seattle20.com) and mailing lists with like-minded people. One other option is to follow local business news. If you read about things that are happening locally you can find out what companies may have opportunities–like business that have newly secured funding or landed a big new customer.

Hope that helps!
Kate

By: anon

anon — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:28:09 +0000

Finding a job is hard work, in fact it IS a job in and of itself so treat it like one. If you lose your job allow yourself a week of self pity and then set out a plan. Talk to all your colleagues, past and present. Talk to all the recruiters you know, talk to anyone that you know anywhere but don’t just ask for a job outright. Talk to them about what they are doing, what their company is looking for and then ask them who they can think of that you might talk to…and then call your contacts contact. If you need to troll through the morass of online job postings or networking sites go ahead but you will invariably have more success if you get a personal introduction no matter how many degrees separated you are. And plan on this taking six months of non stop on the phone, in person networking- if you get a great job sooner than that in this economy pat yourself on the back for heroism. In the meantime a positive and sanguine attitude will help you interview well and maintain a healthy sense of perspective and humour.

By: Antoinette

Antoinette — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:37:41 +0000

find companies you want to work for. Look for people from those companies in your social network. Have your connections provide introductions. Get names of hiring manager and target them directly. Try to stay out of the HR mire!

By: paul grew

paul grew — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:51:39 +0000

have your friends considered charity work. Its a great place to network and the other benefits are obvious.. check out rotary international http://www.rotary.org

By: Claire

Claire — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:08:10 +0000

I agree with the comment above, social networking (SN) is open so it is difficult to look for a job via SN.

By: John

John — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:01:23 +0000

Sound advice.

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By: anon

anon — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:59:11 +0000

The main question I have is how do you do these things without your current employer finding out? The openness of social networks makes this pretty hard. Sounds like a good topic for a post – “How to Discretely Look for Another Job”

By: Dwayne Phillips

Dwayne Phillips — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:19:26 +0000

I just came out of this funk with a job. It isn’t easy.

(1) Remember, it only takes one interview to be hired.
(2) Every week, speak to at least one person who will encourage you. We need encouragement.