I have very good academics and work experience.
Is there anyone here that can give me a referral?
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Can you refer me please?
As Henning explained by giving you a referral, people are using their credibility to vouch for you. How can anyone who doesn't even know who you are do so?
The same way these coaches offer help, cash, cash, and more cash
Just to be perfectly clear here: I generally don't give referrals to candidates I work with, as I would consider this a conflict of interest. I recommend you use your existing network to identify people that might get you there and establish a strong relationship first, before asking them for a referral.
£650？
Great that you have deep pockets but you would be foolish to pay for something you have no way of confirming (i.e., a referral)... “Dear Bain & Co, I paid £650 to one of your employees to refer me, could I follow up with you to see if you actually received my CV from him...”
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Hi A, asking for referrals like this won't work. When people refer you internally, they vouch for you to a certain extent. Referring somebody that you don't know is very uncommon in an industry that is based on personal relationships.
Hello!
I would try to look for referrals in your network, people who know you and are willing to vouch for you -this is when it gets really effective-.
If not, you will see how quickly it starts getting transational, with coaches offering that as long as you work with them, etc. Not nice
Cheers,
Clara
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This is not the way.
In regards to networking tips:
a) Reach out to people in your network
b) Reach out to people once removed from your network
c) Reach out to people with a similar backgorund to you (i.e. same alma mater, same historically underrepresented demographic i.e. gender, orientation, ethnicity, etc., same career switch, etc.)
d) Tailor a message to them specifically both showing interest in them and their journey and demonstrating that you have done your research and could be a valuable hire
e) Play "tag" across calls you get so that you can work your way towards the company/office/role you want
f) Never directly ask for a referral, but "hint" at needing one (this is nuanced and important...happy to talk through wording)
How to Ask for a Referral
You essentially have 2 chances to "hint" at a referral from a networking call.
So, near the end of the call, you can say "Thank you so much for your time. The company seems great and I will definitely be applying. Do you have any tips/advice for me?"
The 2nd "hint" comes a few days before you apply. Email them and say "Thanks again for meeting with me x weeks/months ago. I just wanted to let you know that I'm applying in a few days and appreciate all your time!"
What not to do
- Do not directly ask for a referral
- Do no assume you deserve one
- Do not forget that they are putting their neck out on the line for you...you have to prove to them you're a good candidate...this is an earned privilege not a right.
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Hi there,
You need to build good connections and network in a natural way.You can attend local networking events or ask your peers if they are aware of such. Some examples of such events:
- specific offline events,
- breakfast networking,
- speaking engagements.
Do you need any further help?
GB
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