Your client is hesitant to network for their job search. How can you help them overcome this obstacle?

Identify the root cause of the client's hesitation and help her/him replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations. For example, "I'm not good at networking" could become "I want to improve my networking skills"

O networking pode começar com pequenos passos como almoço com pessoas próximas, colegas de trabalho e eventos da área. O próprio linkedin é uma excelente ferramenta de conexão.

I was afraid of networking because of the unrealistic and intense pressure I put on myself to have a catching pitch or reason to connect, I had to speak intelligently all the time, ask the right questions and the right amount of questions, had to have something insightful and valuable to share majority of the time, had to know what I’m talking about, the list goes on. The success of a friendship or reliable connection and the potential of my future came down to that one moment. My coach said to me “Mason. Give yourself some credit and slack. What you are doing to yourself is not fair.” My name is Mason and I am a recovering perfectionist.

Your network is much bigger than you realize! There is no such thing as a small lead when bridging your relationships for potential network conversations. A first-degree connection may not have answers for you, but they may be able to refer you to others with whom you can discuss the market. Learning from people within the industry will provide insight into the desired role or organization you seek.

Construir una red de contactos sólida es clave. Las mejores oportunidades suelen venir de recomendaciones, por lo que es fundamental ser proactivo(a) y establecer contacto con personas que pueden sorprendernos y de las que podemos aprender. Publicar contenido relevante y mantener una presencia online activa también es crucial. Pero, más importante aún, es replantear las redes como una oportunidad para aprender y compartir. Al enfocarnos en construir relaciones auténticas y ofrecer valor, podemos abrir puertas a nuevas oportunidades y obtener recomendaciones que nos ayuden a alcanzar nuestros objetivos.

LinkedIn makes networking easier. Search through your target industries, organizations, and positions to see what other people like you are doing on LinkedIn. With whom do they participate and how? Message or comment, asking if someone has time to discuss the desired market with you. Their expertise can help you decide what is right for you and what you need moving forward.