How to Stay in Touch With Connections During Recruiting?
Recruiting for full-time so far has been beginning to bear some fruit - I've been told to keep contacts updated with my progress and to check in every couple of months or so. I also know that as openings at firms come up that this strategy is important so that your name will pop up in their heads as a potential referral.
My question is how does one best go about doing this? Like what kind of content to put in an email when checking in (what kind of progress should I be speaking of? If I have an interview coming up at X firm should I mention that)? Thanks
To stay in touch with connections effectively during recruiting, here are some actionable strategies based on the most helpful WSO content:
Update Contacts with Progress: Share meaningful updates about your career journey. For example:
Ask for Advice: Use updates as an opportunity to seek guidance. For instance:
Personalize Your Communication: Tailor your emails to reflect shared interests or past conversations. For example:
Be Tactful and Genuine: Keep the tone professional but warm. Avoid making the email solely about asking for favors. Instead, focus on building rapport and showing genuine interest in their insights.
Follow Up Consistently: Reach out every 2-3 months to maintain the relationship. This could include:
Keep the Conversation Professional: While it’s great to connect on a personal level, ensure the focus remains on your career growth, industry trends, and professional development.
By following these steps, you’ll stay top of mind with your connections while fostering meaningful, long-term relationships.
Sources: Networking 101 – 8 tips from a “non-target” school student, The Best Networking, Cold Calling and Cold Emailing Posts on WSO, How To Really Network And Land That Offer, How to Navigate FT Recruiting: Learn from My Successes/Failures
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Put networking names and companies on a dart board and see what you hit and go from there.
No literally - When I get an offer regardless of industry I’m sending you a dm lmfao I think you’ve commented on all of posts
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