^{June 22, 2024}

Recruiters Won't Respond. Now What?

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Networking can feel like shouting into the void when recruiters or hiring managers don’t respond. Today, we’ll tackle how to craft messages that get replies, making networking a more productive and less frustrating experience.

Common Solutions and Why They Might Not Work:

• Generic Messages: Sending the same message to multiple people may save time but often comes across as impersonal.
• Long Emails: Providing too much information can overwhelm the recipient, leading to your message being ignored.
• Immediate Requests: Asking for job opportunities or favors in your first message can be off-putting.

A Better Approach For You:

• Personalization: Research the individual you're contacting. Mention recent achievements or specific projects they’re involved in. This shows genuine interest and effort.

  Example: “Hi [Name], I noticed your recent project on [specific topic] and found it really inspiring! I’m particularly interested in how you approached [specific aspect]. Nicely done.”

• Be Concise and Clear: Keep your message short and to the point. Highlight why you're reaching out and what you hope to discuss without overwhelming details.

  Example: “I’m excited about the work you're doing in [industry/company/role]. I'd like to be more like you and I think I'm on the right track. Would you say [professional skill/trait] is what has most led you to your success? I know you're busy, so if you're not able to respond, that's totally okay! Hope you have a great week!"

• Offer Value: Think about how you can be helpful to the person you’re contacting. Offering something of value can make your message stand out.

  Example: “I came across an article on [relevant topic] and thought you might find it interesting considering your recent work on [project]. It seriously opened my eyes to [topic of the article] and I plan to use it in my next project. Hope you find it useful too!”

• Follow-Up Thoughtfully: If you don’t get a response, wait a week or two before sending a polite follow-up. This shows persistence without being pushy.

  Example: “Hi [Name], I wanted to follow up on my previous message. Any thoughts? I know you're busy, so if you're not able to respond, that's totally okay! Hope you have a great week!"

Summary

• Personalize your messages to show genuine interest.
• Keep your communication concise and clear.
• Offer value to make your message stand out.
• Follow up politely if you don't receive a response.

Want to Dive Deeper?

If you're ready to take your career transition to the next level and find the perfect job that matches your skills and interests, consider checking out the Elevated Careers Career Change Accelerator™.

This no-fluff, to-the-point course shows you how to assess your strengths, choose your next career, network effectively, and position yourself as the strongest candidate.

Your Next Steps

Ready to start hearing back from recruiters and hiring managers?

Here's what do to next:

1. Identify key individuals at companies you want to work for.

2. Research their background and craft a personalized message.

3. Send your message and prepare for a thoughtful follow-up if needed.

4. Keep refining your approach based on the responses you receive.

The key to getting responses is to keep it real. Real helpful.

I hope you'll give this a try!

See you next week.