2. Your first step is identifying who to talk to. You can use tools such as LinkedIn’s
advanced search to identify exactly who is in a hiring role, ideally who could be your
potential boss. Employees at your level may perceive you as a threat to their
promotions, so direct your networking efforts to land informational interviews with
people who have jobs in their pockets for you, or people who know people who can
hire you.
3. Email serves as a great channel for this, unless you can find someone in your network
who can broker an introduction. Don’t worry about the fact that the people you’re
emailing won’t recognize your name—just be sure to let them know you’re interested
in learning more about them as people—their careers, their growth, their insights.
Good networking is not about using them as a resume mill!
4. As soon as your emails and networking efforts land you that coveted meeting, it’s
time to start polishing your elevator pitch. After all, your new contact is bound to ask
you about yourself, and your response is the easiest way to quickly get across who
you are and why you’re worth staying in touch with.
To build a stunning elevator pitch, practice the three steps I shared here on how to
build an effective pitch that creates career miracles.
5. Before the meeting, you’ll want to give some thought to what you want to get out
of it, as well as what you have to give, so that you can walk out with more than
just a laundry list of the person’s reflections and opinions. Devise some strategic
questions that can help you get the insights and offers you want
6. Finally, go into the meeting with a clear idea on how others can support you, whether
that means keeping an eye out for open positions or making connections to other
companies. Done right, this isn’t pushy—by letting people know your goals, you’re
allowing them the space to decide if they want to step up to the plate.
7. The AMCAT is India’s first employability assessment test that help fresh graduates
to get their first job quickly and efficiently.
