Leveraging Your Network to Land Your Next Job
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Ready to unlock the hidden potential of your network for your next career move?
Everyone talks about the importance of networking, but how do you build your networks? How do you tap into those networks to support your job search? During this session, you'll learn concrete strategies...
Ready to unlock the hidden potential of your network for your next career move?
Everyone talks about the importance of networking, but how do you build your networks? How do you tap into those networks to support your job search? During this session, you'll learn concrete strategies for expanding and nurturing your network, and leaning on that network to help you land your next role!
Discover the insider secrets to growing a powerful professional network and turning those connections into career opportunities with Zapier’s Bonnie Dilber.
Some topics we’ll discuss include:
- Crafting an effective networking strategy
- Nurturing meaningful connections
- Networking in the digital age
And don't forget to check out Bonnie's tips in "Your Guide to Using ChatGPT in your Job Search" here.
Meet The Speaker
Bonnie Dilber manages the business recruiting team for Zapier, a SaaS automation company. She started her career as an educator and worked in non-profits before moving into tech in 2021. She is also a content creator and shares career advice on LinkedIn, Tiktok, Instagram, and via her newsletter.
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How do you make connections with people that are outside of your current network without looking desperate?
By: Sharinet, Lead Project CoordinatorPosted on 2024-01-31 -
How clear should I be in what I'm looking before before talking to people in my network? As I become more clear in what I want and narrow down exploration, how do I express that to people in...
By: ElisePosted on 2024-01-30 -
How do you identify how to help your network help you during your job search?
By: Cara, Systems EngineerPosted on 2024-01-30 -
Tips for meeting people in a new town
By: DJPosted on 2024-01-30 -
I feel like everyone is burnt out/overwhelmed and asking for help sometimes feels like an inconvenience. How to get past that? And how to effectively ask for help without feeling like a burden?
By: KristyPosted on 2024-01-30 -
How to re-engage with a past manager to find next job opportunity
By: SamanthaPosted on 2024-01-30 -
I am not sure of the question yet
By: MatteoPosted on 2024-01-29 -
How to get your “I’m looking post” to be shared by your network?
By: JanaPosted on 2024-01-29 -
1. What are the best practices for reaching out to new contacts in my desired field, especially if I don't have a direct introduction? 2. After making a connection, what are some impactful ways to...
By: Cathy XuanxuanPosted on 2024-01-29 -
I have been looking for work for a full year now and I was wondering how long this process will take to land a job with my network as I have been feeling low confidence, loss of hope and running...
By: AmandPosted on 2024-01-29 -
How do I know which people to reach in my network who would actually help me?
By: Carina, Software EngineeringPosted on 2024-01-29 -
How can I speak to my network to advertise my disability consultancy services?
By: ColleenPosted on 2024-01-29 -
If there's an industry you potentially want to get back into, but haven't worked in it in 9 years, how would you approach networking and what would you say? Also, how would you network with peers...
By: Dana, Vice President|Business Operations & StrategyPosted on 2024-01-29 -
How to stay in that hustling mindset through out the the event of course.
By: SarangiPosted on 2024-01-28 -
How to break the ice to initiate conversation with ex-colleagues or past acquaintances regarding referral?
By: VidyaPosted on 2024-01-25 -
How can I seem more genuine when doing a cold reach out on LinkedIn?
By: Rachel, CopywriterPosted on 2024-01-25 -
I don't have any questions right now
By: Michelle, User experience designerPosted on 2024-01-25 -
What would you say is the most important element of networking?
By: Carly, Account directorPosted on 2024-01-25 -
How do you build a network in the virtual world?
By: SylviaPosted on 2024-01-25 -
What's the best way to network with other project managers in a field you've never worked with?
By: RocioPosted on 2024-01-25 -
If I ask someone in my network to reach out to a company on my behalf, should I also apply to the job directly?
By: PeterPosted on 2024-01-25 -
What is the best way to reach out to people you don’t know to get responses with networking?
By: AnoushkaPosted on 2024-01-25 -
if you had a time machine, which era would you visit and why?
By: RobertPosted on 2024-01-25 -
LinkedIn Premium is a bit pricey for the unemployed. How important is it to have LinkedIn Premium?
By: KarinPosted on 2024-01-25 -
What is the best way to find remote work?
By: DaniellaPosted on 2024-01-25 -
How do I get more of my network to send me roles they hear about in their network? I made an 'open to work' post on LinkedIn 4 months ago and didn't get much engagement back then...
By: BrandonPosted on 2024-01-25 -
I'm uncomfortable asking my network for referrals (and with the referrals I have gotten, I've gotten rejections on all my applications). How do I get comfortable asking people for help and even...
By: JenniferPosted on 2024-01-25 -
How do I figure out who in my network is most likely to have connections with people who are ACTUALLY hiring?
By: Nicole, Sales Operations AnalystPosted on 2024-01-25 -
Do you have recommendations for breaking the ice with people in your network that you have not spoken to in a while and you are not sure how they will feel with being contacted about a...
By: Mary, Executive Director of Marketing Sales and Special EventsPosted on 2024-01-25 -
How best can I prepare for upcoming interviews using the JD as the baseline?
By: FrankPosted on 2024-01-25 -
How do you get your passive network to become actively engaged?
By: Tofa, MarketingPosted on 2024-01-25 -
1. What is and isn't appropriate to ask of our network? 2. I worry about asking "too much" - either in the frequency of requests or in the ask itself. How much is too much in regards to utilizing...
By: SamanthaPosted on 2024-01-25 -
How would you recommend leveraging your network to pivot careers?
By: RachelPosted on 2024-01-24 -
Who within your network do you choose to reach out directly to vs posting more generally and hoping they engage?
By: Heather-MaePosted on 2024-01-23 -
How do you overcome two job losses in a short period of time? How will hiring managers react to that on an applicant's resume?
By: RachelPosted on 2024-01-22 -
How to ask for a referral without asking for a referral on LinkedIn? AKA how to provide value to the person I'm asking a referral from?
By: LifePosted on 2024-01-22 -
How do you re-initiate contact with someone in your network after a long pause? How do you make people recommend you to jobs without asking directly from the start? How do you get recommended for...
By: AdePosted on 2024-01-21 -
What strategies do you use to make your networking interactions more meaningful and authentic? What has been your experience using online platforms like LinkedIn for networking? How do you plan...
By: RaquelPosted on 2024-01-21 -
How many times is it appropriate to use the same referral [person] when applying for a job at their company?
By: HienPosted on 2024-01-20 -
I'm a nervous over-chatty person - any tips to overcome anxiety and become a better listener and asker?
By: PatriciaPosted on 2024-01-19 -
How well are diversity and inclusion efforts addressing women in business and what else needs to be done?
By: Supriya, Executive DirectorPosted on 2024-01-18 -
How can I nurture existing relationships within my network to ensure they stay strong and mutually beneficial?
By: Kate, Director of ContentPosted on 2024-01-18 -
Is it okay to reach out to someone at a company I'm interested in to ask for a referral?
By: JadePosted on 2024-01-17 -
Do you have any advice for someone who is new to the country and spent their working life overseas so limited network here.
By: HarryPosted on 2024-01-17 -
Can I network without having to leave my house?
By: EmiliePosted on 2024-01-17 -
What do the most effective LinkedIn posts you've seen written by recently laid-off individuals have in common?
By: EmilyPosted on 2024-01-16 -
do you have any recommendations for someone who is new to the country and spent their working life overseas so limited network here. How do we keep those connections strong with the...
By: amberPosted on 2024-01-16 -
How can I leverage on my network to land mu next Job?
By: OlaronkePosted on 2024-01-15 -
Should I be trying to connect with people I don't know that work at a company I want to work at?
By: Jennifer, Web developerPosted on 2024-01-15 -
I know how to find people to network with and have a good conversation with them, but I don't know how to prompt action from them in terms of them suggesting people they can introduce me to or let...
By: DanaPosted on 2024-01-14 -
Best networking tips for recent grads looking to land an entry level role?
By: Shelly, Social Media ManagerPosted on 2024-01-13 -
how to find the common ground between or what should be the first message that could spark the interest of a person on the other side that will compel him to reply?
By: MayurPosted on 2024-01-12 -
What is the best way to contact and grow your network on Linkedin?
By: Robert, People LeaderPosted on 2024-01-11 -
How can I leverage my network if I am not working?
By: Claudia, Executive AssistantPosted on 2024-01-11 -
I always find it difficult to ask for help with my job search. In the past, I reached out to former coworkers and managers and never received any response so I didn't know what to make of their...
By: Dawn, Lead Sourcing SpecialistPosted on 2024-01-05 -
Are there resources to find in-person networking events?
By: Veronica, Legal Project ManagerPosted on 2024-01-05 -
What's the best way to connect strictly via LinkedIn? It always comes off strong or robotic in my opinion.
By: Esuvat, StudentPosted on 2024-01-04 -
Aside from LinkedIn, what are some other professional digital platforms that are recommended for networking?
By: Nicolette, InvestigatorPosted on 2024-01-04 -
Are there any AI applications or tools that you recommend that can streamline and enhance my job search process?
By: StarlettePosted on 2024-01-03 -
What are some tips you have to make networking feel less transactional?
By: KelseyPosted on 2024-01-02 -
How can I connect and leverage my network to get a new job in a new country without it seeming like I connected with the person to 'use' them
By: ToluwalopePosted on 2024-01-01 -
How to find fully remote networking groups that are active and worth it?
By: SamanthaPosted on 2023-12-30 -
It's really hard for me to reach out to network. I feel as if I'm manipulating others for personal gain. How is networking done so it's honest & mutually beneficial?
By: Gloria, Customer ServicePosted on 2023-12-24 -
What you did to reach the current position ?
By: Smriti, Assistant VPPosted on 2023-12-20 -
As I transition from a marketing-related role to a more technical role in IT, how can I best utilize my professional network to find opportunities that align with my new career direction?
By: StevenPosted on 2023-12-20 -
How can you use your network to land job in a different country and how to approach for the same ?
By: KiranPosted on 2023-12-19 -
When it's time to move on, how can you address better your next audience with your experience?
By: JohannaPosted on 2023-12-19 -
How would this work if you are transitioning industries?
By: HeidiPosted on 2023-12-18 -
How can I leverage my current network to land a promotion?
By: SyreetaPosted on 2023-12-18 -
Unless someone is a really good friend, I feel guilty or hesitant to ask an aquaintance in my network for a job because I don't want people to feel used for their position or contacts in a company.
By: DebraPosted on 2023-12-18 -
How do I get my network to respond to my messages apart from the constant bumping it up follow up.
By: Ozoude, SalesPosted on 2023-12-15 -
How would you reach out to recruiters/ people in your network with whom you lost touch with?
By: Sakthi, Lead Software EngineerPosted on 2023-12-14
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