Comments on: Holidays are great for networking. https://www.keppiecareers.com/holidays-are-great-for-networking/ Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:18:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: Miriam Salpeter https://www.keppiecareers.com/holidays-are-great-for-networking/#comment-610 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:18:28 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=2846#comment-610 Yes, of course it is nice to have a pitch at the ready. I’ve written all about the “elevator pitch” – here’s a good start:
http://www.keppiecareers.com/2008/10/09/how-to-land-informational-interviews/

However, for the hesitant networker, I think it is important (especially around holidays) to focus on simply having good conversations.

I advise clients to avoid connecting specifically about a job search. So, instead of starting the pitch with “I’m in the job market at the moment, but…,” I’d keep the focus on simply gathering information. If you can convince yourself AND the person you want to meet that you don’t expect a formal meeting to result in a job, you are much more likely to be successful securing appointments.

]]> By: Anthony https://www.keppiecareers.com/holidays-are-great-for-networking/#comment-609 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:31:18 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=2846#comment-609 I do agree with you. In the beginning, it’s helpful to talk about nothing to do with your job search, as long as it’s a common topic between the two of you where you can gain some type of connection. However, it’s helpful I think to have that ‘elevator pitch’ handy for when they ask “So what do you do?” and you reply “I’m in the job market at the moment but…”
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