How to have a productive networking meeting...

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October 28,2021 at 12:56AM UTC

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How to have a productive networking meeting...

I scheduled several networking meetings with women who hold powerful positions in companies I'm interested in working for. I plan to ask for their advice on skills I should master and how to meet more professionals in our industry/city. Is there also a polite way to request their help with my job hunt? Or, should that kind of request be only after I've had repeated conversations and a better relationship built?

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Jackie GhedineOctober 28,2021 at 10:25AM UTC
Good morning. This is an absolutely brilliant question.
These women have agreed to and accepted meetings with you. Outstanding.
Yes, absolutely ask for assistance in the job hunt. It is important for women to ask for what they need. Here's a hint, make sure you are very clear and succinct on what you do and what you are looking for in your next role. People don't want to have to work hard to figure out where you fit.
For example, I'm a digital marketer who is looking for a job where I can mine data and analytics.
Good luck.
AnonymousNovember 1,2021 at 11:21PM UTC
Thanks for the advice and useful example!
AnonymousOctober 28,2021 at 4:26PM UTC
While it shouldn't be the first thing you ask them, I think it's totally ok to mention you're on the job hunt when you talk to them! You don't have to put an ask out there immediately, but just putting the idea in their head that you're looking for a job in the industry and to let you know if they have leads or advice is a great start.
AnonymousNovember 1,2021 at 11:21PM UTC
Thanks for the tip!