Dream job ✨ Day 21 - Networking Advent Calendar
The Networking Advent Calendar is a 24-day long training program to build your networking muscles (and your network)! Not sure why you should do this? Missed Day 1? Read more here.
Day 21: Connect with 2 people who are currently in your dream job
As the holidays approach, it’ll be harder to do synchronous networking (I made this phrase up, basically face-to-face conversations) like virtual coffees, online or in-person events, or mentoring sessions until the new year. But many will probably still check their social media while relaxing at home.
Having seen the insane competition for every position, I firmly believe in being laser-focused in your job search. If you’re looking for a job, I invite you to think of your dream job and dream company, then find 2 people who are currently in those jobs and those companies, and connect with them.
Write a genuine, human, and clear message, and once you’re connected, ask them about how their careers progressed to today. Feel free to schedule a call with them after the holidays (make sure your Calendly link is up-to-date and readily available). And while you wait for that conversation to happen, you can start writing down a list of concrete questions you’d like to ask them.
Are these networking exercises helpful? Any feedback for me? Looking forward to hearing from you!