Always great content from Jeremy Schifeling: https://www.thejobinsiders.com/blog/2017/8/18/how-to-get-in-touch-with-anyone

JSchifeling’s Step by Step process is detailed in his article:

1) Identify Your Ideal Contact

2) Get a 2nd-Degree Introduction

3) Get an Alumni Intro

4) Go Straight to the Source

After you make contact with a new connection either from a contact from mutual past employer or a warm connection from someone you know, it’s time for the informational interview. Master your Informational Interviews to increase your contacts at your target companies. Here is the formula for your informational interviews.

R-A-I-R = build a Rapport – ask for Advice – ask for Information – ask for Referrals

Remember you are not asking for a job. You are engaging in active listening to be sure you can identify ways you can give back to your new connection. Also, this isn’t a one touch and you are done with this new contact. Nurture the relationship and grow your contacts. It’s networking at its best.

Job-seekers know the stat: 70% of jobs are filled through networking.

Let me know in the comments, how you are using the RAIR formula during your informational interviews.

Failure Is Not an Option! Grow your network and work your network.

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A Successful Job Search: It's All About Networking

Most people still hunt for jobs primarily by looking at positions posted online. But experts say networking with friends and acquaintances, as well as looking for connections in companies or with people you want to work with, are more effective … Continue reading