From the course: How to Leverage References, Recommendations, and Referrals to Advance Your Career

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Tips for following up with your network

Tips for following up with your network

From the course: How to Leverage References, Recommendations, and Referrals to Advance Your Career

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Tips for following up with your network

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- Whatever you ask for, expect your first request to be ignored. This not only holds true in business, but in life. But being pleasantly persistent and gracious can make a huge difference. Let me back up. Let's say you've reached out to someone in your network to request a reference, referral, or recommendation. What now? It is quite possible that your first request will be overlooked, but don't take offense. Supporting you in this way is certainly important, but it is rarely urgent for the folks who are busy chasing down their own deadlines at work. So be ready to bump it up in their inbox. Just reply on the same thread, and say something like, hey, I want to be sure that my first email didn't get lost in your inbox. If you're able to help with this before next week, I would so appreciate the support. Give them a sense of your timeline, so that they know how quickly you need their support in order for it to be…

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