How can you effectively network with a potential employer?

Networking isn't only about reaching out to decision makers but also about future potential bosses or/and decision makers. The recipient of your messages need ideally to belong to your industry or an adjacent one.

When networking with a potential employer, it's crucial to go beyond merely seeking opportunities. Provide value by demonstrating your skills, knowledge, or insights that align with the employer's needs. Share relevant articles, offer solutions to challenges they might be facing, or contribute thoughtful ideas. This approach positions you as someone who not only seeks to gain but also brings something valuable to the table. It's like offering a preview of the expertise and contributions you could bring to the organization.

Here is something I would recommend for any Executive when reaching out to potential future bosses/employers. The message needs to be minimalist and short. At the first stage, It needs to have to intention to getting to know the future boss rather than having them hire you.

When networking, establishing a sincere relationship is crucial. Finding common ground, attentively listening, and demonstrating interest in the employer's viewpoints are all important components of developing rapport and trust. To establish a more intimate relationship, talk about your personal experiences and ideals. Similar to the cornerstone of a sturdy bridge, trust enables a strong bond to form between you and the prospective employer. You create an enduring impression that extends beyond a commercial networking exchange by cultivating a sense of trust and sincerity.

The very next step that follows the first outreach message is staying connected. We refer to this as nurturing the relationship. This needs to flow naturally with periodic messages and should never be exaggerated.

WARNING: Seguir tal cual estos pasos puede llevarte a un error fatal para las relaciones. ¿Por qué? No vas a ser efectivo, si no sabes, qué es lo que el otro necesita, si no entiendo las oportunidades y problemas que enfrenta. Por lo tanto antes del mensaje de valor, antes de mostrarme yo, mi foco debe estar en dejarlo aparecer a él. 1) Puede ser que pueda apoyarlo y es el mejor de los mundos. 2) Puede ser que no necesite nada, y si no lo detecto, puedo seguir tratando de mostrar mi valor y dañar la relación siendo demasiado vendedor o insistente. 3) Si la otra persona no necesita nada que haga sentido con mi valor, no empujo, sino que pido consejo o que me referencie donde puedo aportar. "No es venderte, es hacer que te compren"