Job Search Hack #3
Your Network is your Fastest Route to Your Next Job
Informational conversations open doors — but first, you need to know who’s in your network. Here’s how to do it quickly:
👉 1. Quick Paper Mapping (Offline)
Take a big piece of paper, put yourself and your big career goal in the center, then spend 30 minutes drawing everyone who comes to mind:
Ex-colleagues
Current colleagues
Mentors
Family
Friends
People met at meetups or conferences
Alumni or classmates
✅ Gives a visual overview and sparks ideas for who to reach out to.
👉 2. LinkedIn Search & Filters (Online)
Use LinkedIn to find:
Alumni from your university
Former colleagues
People working at target companies
Filter by location, industry, or language skills to quickly spot connections.
✅ Helps you identify people you might have missed on paper.
👉 3. Networking Tools & Communities
Quickly expand your map using:
Meetup.com or Eventbrite for relevant events
Slack or Discord communities in your industry
Alumni groups or professional associations
✅ Shows you opportunities beyond your immediate circle.
💡 Step 2: Reach Out Strategically
✅ Ask about company culture, opportunities, and advice
✅ Share your career goals and explore referrals
📆 Step 3: Take Action
Schedule 2–3 chats this week and follow up. 🚀
💬 Need help crafting messages or follow-up strategies? I’m here to guide you. If you want to receive my networking guide, send me an Email
Also feel free to apply for my free Assessment.
Yours,
Niv
Your Coach for Career Happiness
