Oh, when things (like hiring decisions) don’t happen exactly when we want them to. Here are a few networking tips for the job applicant to stay top-of-mind — when the interview process gets dragged out and on and on and on….
Don’t be afraid to be a little different during the interview process. If the chemistry is right, and you share some of your personal story, I will value that over a generic resume and interview. Possibly the best interview I ever had: the applicant said she traveled across the country to ride roller coasters. We remembered it, and she got the job. — Katherine Hollar Barnard, Chief Executive Officer, Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing @katiehollar
Send hand-written thank you notes, post interview and email ‘Pings’ every two weeks to check-in and provide some kind of contextual heart beat that shows you’re paying attention (such as congratulatory notes if/when the company makes a newsworthy announcement, a new insight you thought they would appreciate on the company/operations/issue directly related to the position). — Jessica Sobhraj, CEO at Cosynd @JessicaSobhraj
Look for ways to remind them you are there and interested in a helpful way. Maybe it’s an article about the industry or their company or one they wrote that impressed you. — Joanne Tombrakos, Founder at One Woman’s Eye Consulting and Training @joannetombrakos
Send the hiring manager a recent article you wrote or read that you think is relevant to the position you want. And be patient. — Danielle Cohn, Executive Director, Entrepreneurial Engagement, Comcast NBCUniversal @daniellecohn
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