This is a great article <your name here>! Prescient and timely. For a finance geek, you have a rare talent for writing well and stringing together multiple distinct yet related topics (wfh, layoffs, networking) in thoughtful ways.
Worth pointing out that another great way to build one’s network is they same way YOU are! With engagement on social media -- in this context, especially LinkedIn. Not everyone needs to be Favio (or whatever you call him?). Totally sufficient to just “like” and “comment”.
In so doing (and extending the connections by reaching out over DM and even zoom or in person), it becomes much easier to keep existing connections vibrant and form some new ones.
Wow, great read - especially as someone who spent 7 months unemployed. Agree with all of your points, in fact a strong network is almost a must have these days otherwise your resume sits in a digital stack of 1000s of others. I would add that reaching out to those who are in your space and asking for 15 min of their time to pick their brain on the space (Cold outreach). As long as you have a specific agenda and ask for minimal time, you will likely have some luck.
I.E. Hey CS person, I really enjoy your newsletter about churn. I am currently looking for my next role and would love to get your thoughts on: churn prevention strategies, etc.
This is a great article <your name here>! Prescient and timely. For a finance geek, you have a rare talent for writing well and stringing together multiple distinct yet related topics (wfh, layoffs, networking) in thoughtful ways.
Worth pointing out that another great way to build one’s network is they same way YOU are! With engagement on social media -- in this context, especially LinkedIn. Not everyone needs to be Favio (or whatever you call him?). Totally sufficient to just “like” and “comment”.
In so doing (and extending the connections by reaching out over DM and even zoom or in person), it becomes much easier to keep existing connections vibrant and form some new ones.
Wow, great read - especially as someone who spent 7 months unemployed. Agree with all of your points, in fact a strong network is almost a must have these days otherwise your resume sits in a digital stack of 1000s of others. I would add that reaching out to those who are in your space and asking for 15 min of their time to pick their brain on the space (Cold outreach). As long as you have a specific agenda and ask for minimal time, you will likely have some luck.
I.E. Hey CS person, I really enjoy your newsletter about churn. I am currently looking for my next role and would love to get your thoughts on: churn prevention strategies, etc.
Thanks, man. That's a great overview.
Had a guy in college who would ALWAYS make time to chat. We asked him why and he said "one day i'll be working for one of you guys"
Best mindset to think about networking
Spot on, here.
I started building up my Procurement Personal Brand in 2019 - I didn't know covid was coming.
Fell out of love with my previous role, messaged the CEO of the company I wanted to join, and they made a roll for me.
It's powerful doing these things.