Deepak Subramanian

You've purposely made efforts and networked so that you'll have people to ask for help you find a job.But instead of responding to you with job opportunities, they may ask, "Let me know what I can do to help." not knowing what to reply, you may respond with a Thanks.But it doesn't have to be that way. There are many ways in which your contacts can help you in your job search.&nbsp;Getting an interview in their company is one of many help you should expect from them. Let's now look at how your network can help you in your job search.&nbsp; To someone with a Sharp Eye (Good writing skills): "Could You Proofread My Resume?"You've looked at your resume several times and know it by heart. That's a good thing—except when it comes to checking it over a final time. As a Recruiter, I have seen several resumes with typos. Sometimes I wonder how people send out their resumes with these glaring typos. Whenever I tried to point out these typos to people who send their resumes, to my surprise, they weren't even aware that their resumes had typos.&nbsp;And cutting errors out of your resumes is essential to landing more interviews. Because most positions require attention to detail, sending in a typo-free resume is one easy way to show that you have it. To the Person Performing Your Dream Role: "Am I Highlighting the Right Experience?"Company cultures vary, as do the skills needed to excel in a given position. If your contact works at your target company or does the kind of work you hope to do, ask for more specific feedback. You ask someone with firsthand knowledge about how you described your skills using these four questions:1.	"How would you react to [someone] claiming to have these traits?"2.	"Is there anything on this you don't believe or that makes you pause?"3.	"Can you think of any better words to use than the ones I have here?"4.	"Are there any red flags or gold stars that stand out?"Job descriptions are often lengthy, so you must choose which qualifications you'll describe in depth. Based on your contact's feedback, you'll be able to highlight the right ones, which will help you have the most robust, most relevant application possible. To the Contact Who Knows Everyone: "Can You Introduce Me to [Other Person]?"You ask your professional contacts if their company is hiring, which is a good first step. But you can—and should—take your outreach a step further by seeing if they know other people who might be hiring for their teams. It immediately turns one connection into several more because you tap into their network.It is always good to have a mail template ready before reaching out to your network;Hello Ram,As I've mentioned, I've been [thinking about doing freelance web development/looking to transition to PR/trying to meet experienced sales directors]. I understand your connection [Name] works for [company]—would you be comfortable introducing me? I think [reason why meeting the Person would be helpful].I am looking forward to your support.Best,KrishnaFeel free to swap out the last line with either "I'd like to learn more about his company/industry/role" or "I'm interested in applying to a role at [his company] and would love to speak with someone who works there." To the Experienced Career Changer: "How Did You Make the Shift?"If you're looking to change industries, it can be beneficial to talk to someone who's already done it. Hearing a success story can help you in those moments when you're feeling uncertain—and learning what helped them be successful (or what they wish they'd done differently) can help you avoid making common mistakes.Look for people whose career path is similar to yours. For example, do you know someone who moved from the Software Industry to a technology role in a different industry? Or who moved from a technical position to a business management role? See if anyone in your network knows someone who'll share their career change story.It takes a lot of courage to reach out to someone and ask for their help. Therefore, you may feel nervous about making a more targeted ask because you're afraid it'll look presumptuous.In actuality, being specific often comes off as more thoughtful because you've taken the guesswork out of it for your contact. This way, they know precisely the size of the favour you're looking for—and can feel good that they'll be able actually to add value to your job search. So, ask the question that'll give you the help you need to move to the next stage. To explore jobs across some of the best SaaS and tech companies, please register with us at <a href="https://yourtribe.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">www.yourtribe.i</a><a href="www.yourtribe.io" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">o</a>

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4 Networking Requests Besides Job Search | Career Advice

There are many ways in which your contacts can help you in your job search. Let's look at how your network can help you in your job search. 