- Contacts can advocate for you: If you’re not receiving responses from recruiters or are placed on an employer’s waitlist, your contacts can become valuable allies, keeping you informed of updates and even advocating for you in the hiring process.
- Gain timely insights: Understanding the recruiting timeline and hiring requirements for target firms can be challenging. Contacts, especially at boutique firms and in small teams, can provide valuable and timely insights to help you navigate the process more effectively.
- Broaden your access to networks: While many people focus on networking with current employees, former employees or interns can also offer valuable insights and connections. By developing a strong professional relationship, you gain access to their entire network, often extending beyond their current role or employer.
- Build trust for future opportunities: Networking isn’t just about immediate job prospects. By building trust, you create a foundation for future opportunities that may arise within their network or when they transition to other roles.
- Treat each conversation as a practice interview: Every networking interaction is a chance to refine your story and identify your strengths. By discussing your background and interests with new contacts, you get better at articulating your value, making you more prepared for formal interviews.
MFin Career Question of the Week: Besides a referral, what other ways can a connection help me in my recruiting process?
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