Is being aggressive/pushy a good thing in networking? Or does that make you look desperate?
Is being aggressive/pushy a good thing in networking? Or does that make you look desperate?
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aggressive yes to a certain degree.. pushy probably not..
Tenacity is always admired
Unless you come off as an overly aggressive dick. Balance is key.
Please elaborate - what do you mean by being aggressive? If by aggressive you mean seeking out other channels through which you can meet people (going to networking events, cold emailing, etc) then yes, be aggressive. Otherwise, I don't think anyone likes to deal with an aggressive or pushy person.
Check out Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People.
"The sun can make you take off your coat more quickly than the wind; and kindliness, the friendly approach and appreciation can make people change their minds more readily than all the bluster and storming in the world."
Or in non-gay terms, 'you attract more flies with sugar than you do with shit.'
Yes, although I don't think Dale was gay.
Yes and no, respectively.
Don't be a pain in the ass, but let it be known you want the gig and your value add
Be tenacious in a very polite manner if that makes sense. Continue to follow up, knock on every door and be original.
One of my good friends wanted badly to break into banking but happened to go to a complete non target. There was a company (top MM IB) that he was particularly interested and he did thorough due diligence in order to track down the lead recruiters information. He finally tracked down her name, number and email, but she failed to respond to any of his emails or calls. He was determined to get in touch with her so one day, he decided to just show up at the companys office, and had the receptionist call this lady down to the lobby. Many would find this over the top, but she was extremely impressed by his tenacity and interest in the firm. He later received an interview and final round offer and was recently promotion from analyst to associate.
Tenacity pays off, and if you dont ask you will never know.
Don't flies like shit more though... thought bees like sugar.
Bees like honey.
If I was contacted by someone who comes off as pushy / aggressive I wouldn't lift a finger to help such a person.
What networking approach is too aggressive? (Originally Posted: 05/06/2012)
Some people advocate an aggressive approach to networking including following up around ten times if you get no reply, always making requests for what you want, etc.
For those of you in the industry, is that too aggressive? If you get no reply to a cold e-mail, should you follow up until you finally get a reply? Should you be direct and ask for referrals, someone to push your resume, etc.? From searching WSO, it seems like the networking approach advocated here is (far) more conservative.
This has been discussed TOO many times, and it isn't TOO hard to use the search bar. but yes, for europe their approach is too aggressive.
How about Asia?
IMO, there should not be strict rules for networking. Everyone is their own person and should use your own judgment. You're an adult
If you followed up ten times with no reply, your email would probably be forwarded around the bank, and, if you're unlucky, outside of the bank. Take a hint
Too aggressive for Asia.
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