I would like help with networking.
I met a woman who holds a leadership position at an organization that I would love to work at. Within the past six months there were two very suitable positions for me at the organization posted as jobs. I did not apply at the time because of a family situation. But now I would like to know if there are any new (or even substitute) postions open at the organization. The woman and I chatted briefly. However, because I had just met her, it seemed to be a bit forward to ask about open positions. She told me that she is usually in the office on Fridays. I would like to try to visit the organization (a museum) on an upcoming Friday to see if I can keep the connection going. How should I present myself when I visit the museum?Should I ask about open positions at that time? Should I come prepared with business card and my CV, for example? I don’t want to come on too strong. Thanks in advance for your advice!
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Elizabyth Harrington
Why don't you reach out and tell her you're going to be in the area and would like to see if she's free for coffee? You already made the connection - at this point you're really just following up to cultivate that connection. Keep the conversation light. Ask questions. Make this an informational interview. Don't come armed with resumes or make this about a job, but if the conversation naturally comes around to what you're doing, you can say you're looking for a new role and you're interested in finding out how she got to where she is and what it's like working in this particular museum. If it looks like she's open to helping you out, you can offer to email her your resume afterwards. If not, then apply yourself and email her later and see if she's wiling to put a good word in.
AnneMarie Marchel
Show up introduce yourself. Make sure to dress for the job you want.
Doesn’t hurt to bring your resume and info. Reach out on LinkedIn if there is one say something to the context of:
Hi so and so,
I am looking to connect. i really enjoyed meeting you on xyz date, we discussed abc and found 123 fascinating. I’m looking for a role in an organization just like yours. Do you or anyone you know is hiring?
Thanks for the consideration.
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