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To view this email as a web page, [click here]() {NAME}, When I look at my life, some of the most meaningful connections I have today started in unlikely circumstances. I met one of my mentors, BJ Fogg, by randomly walking past a Stanford lab door. I met my wife at a friendâs BBQ in New York. I met my previous editor-in-chief in a coffee shop. Without any of these people, I have no idea what my life would look like. I may never have written [a bestselling book](), [started a podcast with more than 5M downloads](), or [starred in my own Netflix show](). [Ramit] At the launch of my Netflix show, âHow to Get Richâ Just one person can change the trajectory of your life. But how do you meet these people? How to find the most coveted jobs For the last few days, weâve been talking about what life looks like working in your Dream Job. But how do you find that Dream Job? The most coveted Dream Jobs â [about 70%]() â are not even listed on regular job sites. Theyâre filled through personal connections. Yep. Thatâs right. Through a network. When I started my business, I didn't know the first thing about ânetworking.â Like I said, anyone I knew, I pretty much met by accident. But once I saw the power of connecting with interesting, influential people, I started actively building my network by asking people good questions, being myself, and fostering connections. Over the years, the people in my network have become amazing friends I respect. Those relationships didnât happen by accident. And they didnât happen overnight. But building a strong network like this isnât as hard as you think. So now, if youâre thinking: âWhat if I donât have a network?â My answer: GET ONE. [Ramit at student mixer] Our IWT student mixers are 1000% better than the usual trade-business-cards-and-lose-them networking event Look, I totally understand why most people hate networking. It feels like a chore, especially when itâs fake and forced self-promotion with hours of cocktails, shallow chats, circulating business cards, and no real bonding. But networking is simple when you have a systematic approach. Itâs all about being natural, being yourself, and asking the right questions. Building a network â naturally Instead of dressing up and dragging yourself out to a networking event, you can easily ânetworkâ from home or your local coffee shop by doing an informational interview. This is not a job interview. Itâs a conversation where youâre asking for advice. Hereâs how an informational interview works: - You find someone doing the job youâre interested in.
- Invite them out to coffee or ask them to chat over the phone.
- Ask key questions about the job and gather insider information.
- Then, use what you learned to make an informed decision about your career. Before you convince yourself youâd be bothering someone: Wouldnât you help someone if you had the ability to do so and they made it easy for you? A lot of people are willing to spend 15-20 minutes giving you career advice, and certainly to talk about their career choices and how they landed the job theyâre in now. Inviting the right person [SCRIPTS] The first step to an informational interview is inviting the right type of person. This could be people who are already in your network in a particular field, company, or job that interests you. Or it could be someone you cold email with the request. Not sure what to say when you reach out? The wording of the email could be as simple as this: [Email example] If youâre still not sure what to say, here are simple [word-for-word email scripts]() that can help you land an informational interview. And remember: itâs OK if you donât get a response. Even if 9 out of 10 of those informational interview requests go nowhere, ONE out of 10 could change your entire job search and whole career. Asking the right questions The key to success is to always respect the other personâs time. And you can do that by asking the right type of questions. Here are a few examples you can use to help you craft your own questions: Example 1: Good question: I noticed on your LinkedIn that your job in this industry focuses around . That seems like a unique opportunity to be given in this field. How did you find an opening to pursue ? It sounds like something Iâd also like to pursue in the future. Not-so-good question: You work in a that Iâd like to be in. Can you help me get a job at your company? Example 2: Good question: What steps did you take to work up to your current earning potential? Do you have any tips for those of us who are just starting out in the field? Not-so-good question: How much money do you make? Example 3: Good question: What are some of the more difficult challenges or hurdles you face in this role? Not-so-good question: What do you hate about this job? Notice the differences? The good questions are open-ended and inquisitive. They show youâve done your research. [GIF] The not-so-good questions are pointed, closed questions that are going to make the person youâre interviewing very uncomfortable and put your interview at risk of going downhill. Donât go it alone A lot of things people assume I did alone were only possible because of all the valuable lessons I learned through my network. And I built that network using the same tips above: respecting peopleâs time, asking powerful questions, and actually applying their advice. Networking is not about being sleazy, slimy, or scammy. Itâs about helping others and doing more preparation than anyone else, so they want to help you. If you can turn a one-time meeting into a long-term relationship, imagine how much faster you could accomplish your goals. Today: Brainstorm 10 people you want to meet. Email them using the script above. Next week Iâll show you how to find unannounced jobs, get referrals, and "skip the line" for new opportunities. Stay tuned. [Signature] You may be new to IWT.
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