Can acquaintances get you jobs?
For instance, can lecturers that visit your company, who are either former employees of BBs or current managers of branches, get you jobs, or do these types of connections stop at that level?
For instance, can lecturers that visit your company, who are either former employees of BBs or current managers of branches, get you jobs, or do these types of connections stop at that level?
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In theory, any contact could become a useful relationship down the line. - conference attendees, lecturers, or similar professionals that travel and/or are visiting scholars are people who won't necessarily be able to hire you directly; but they might know someone who does. I travel to 5-6 countries on average and also get questions whether I know someone in company x in country y. Chances are that I do (especially with a consulting background) and if the other side is wiling to hire then it might work out. This is the essential part of networking. - you don't know where people might end up one day. I befriended an intern during my BB years once. This guy was doing nothing spectacular and was just finalizing his education with no offer at my bank. Couple of years later I looked him up on LinkedIn and he works for a another BB with a planned exit to PE. I messaged him and he actually remembered I treated him like a normal human being. He said he had a good relationship with his management and whenever he could help he would do it. It is therefore useful to be nice to people around you, regardless of whether the other person can help you in that moment or not. Situations in life change frequently.
I wish more people, especially students, would realize this!
I do not know if you do guest lecturers at schools, but our school usually get executives, MDs , partners, CEOs, country managers, associates etc. (people at all levels of the hierarchy) to do guest lecturers at our school. What do you think of students coming up to you during breaks and try to network with you? Is this a good thing or do you get annoyed?
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Only if you promise not to headbutt them
I think it makes good cover letter material.
You never know who might tip you in the right direction or can give you some insight. Like taleb said, "go to parties to maximize your chances of serendipity" (paraphrasing, but you get the point).
No, you have to get the job, but they can get you interviews.
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