My LinkedIn inbox is chiming with activity. Maybe it’s because it’s spring. Students are graduating soon and figuring out what’s next. Job seekers are coming out of winter hibernation and looking for greener pastures. Everyone wants to connect. Inevitably, someone I’ve just met will ask me to refer them to a job. No getting to […]
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Want to get a response? Network like you’re human
You’ve heard all the benefits of networking and you’re ready to give it a try. You create a LinkedIn profile and finally hit “send” on your first message to someone with an intriguing career path. You wait eagerly for a response. But one day turns into one week, and two weeks later, your inbox is […]
What is an informational interview or coffee chat? And how do you get one?
Informational interviews or coffee chats are conversations that will change your life. Think I’m exaggerating? With 20 years of coffee chatting* experience under my belt, I kid you not. It’s the most important tool that has helped me find job leads**, meet collaborators, connect with clients, make friends, and more generally, learn about what I […]