Rebecca Henninger | Forbes.com | 08.14.20
A resume writing expert and accountability coach, Rebecca Henninger guides clients to job search smarter and build recession-proof careers.
Networking is a hot-button issue for every job seeker, regardless of what stage of their career they are in. Most fall somewhere on the networking continuum between completely comfortable and totally terrified.
One of the most common comments I hear when I start talking to my clients about their network — and what it means to network in today’s job market — is that they simply don’t have a network, don’t understand what the goal of networking is or don’t believe it works. I’m going to break it all down for you, and share some tips and tricks along the way, to help you amp up your networking efforts, kick your job search into high gear and build authentic connections with influencers to recession-proof your career.
What the heck is an informational interview?
Career research, or informational interviews, are conversations where the implicit intent is not asking the other person to help you find a job. Instead, the focus is on gathering advice and information that can help you expand your network and further your job search and career development efforts.
Rather than just asking someone to pass along your resume, ask questions to learn about the things that will make the difference when you do apply. What can you find out? A lot!
For more junior candidates, you can uncover the titles to target based on your experience level, the groups and positions that you are qualified for and interested in and often the progression or pathway that leads to your long-term goal position. Read full article here
