Kicking off a job search can feel overwhelming. It takes motivation to put yourself out there, and it’s emotionally draining when you don’t know where to go next. The good news is there are simple techniques to surface new opportunities and set yourself apart from all the other applicants. Who Got Me Here is a podcast about connections, career building, and relationships. In this episode, Annie and Jamie will share advice on tapping your network, making great asks, and acing the interview. If you know someone who has been laid off or is coming to you for career advice, share this link. The recommendation might prove immensely helpful in thinking about their next career move.
(02:11) - Introducing Jamie Grenney, CMO and Head of Product at Connect The Dots
(02:47) - A story about Annie Riley, Host of Who Got Me Here
(05:12) - Advice for first steps and getting tactical with job searching
(14:54) - Building relationships and making good asks
(19:02) - Relationship refreshes as a means of reconnecting the dots
(27:56) - Keeping conversations going by following up on initial connections
(31:02) - A multi-time CMO’s advice for acing the interview process
(37:48) - How to decide which company to accept an offer from
(40:14) - Final piece of advice - don’t think about the job hunt as a one-time campaign; think about relationship building as the key to career success