You are probably (And if possible) You have a professional referral relationship and believe that someone who has your back and is ready to act as a professional referral for you or who can help you when you call is in the pocket of
When was the last time you checked in on these working relationships? To see how they’re doing? Congratulate them on their progress? Do you have something of value to share? Would you like to offer help? Would you like to take me to lunch?
Do you sometimes let things go so long that strong references and unwavering support are no longer readily available?
If you’re like most of our clients, the answer is probably yes.
Here’s how to protect your job listings.
Touch base with stale references
Choose someone you feel a little guilty about. The person you haven’t heard from for a long time is right.
Check out their feed. On LinkedIn. or other public platforms. What have you missed in their lives since you last connected?
Please extend your hand. touch base. Let them know you were thinking of them. Please be honest.
What can I share?
that you were thinking of them
offer to help
Congratulate them on their progress/professional moves
Make connections with other people, resources, articles, and more.
Please update them about what you are doing
Repeat with other important references, or really anyone important to you. Do it today (or tomorrow at the latest). Feel better. i promise.
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