Maintaining Your Network

by mgill 1. March 2010 04:42

Well, it’s finally picking up out there and I feel confident saying (fingers crossed, knock on wood, grab your lucky rabbit's foot etc, etc,) that the market is picking up.  Personally, I’ve had a sharp increase in new searches as well as clients making hiring decisions. Just as exciting are the number of folks every week who thank me for helping in their job search. It’s usually an email that lets me know they’ve just started a new position at XYZ Co. with title and contact info. Of course , it’s not just me on the distribution list-- it’s everyone who helped the person through their transition --but it’s very appreciated.

 This is critical. Once you land a new position, DON”T FORGET YOUR NETWORK.  It takes far too long to rebuild and it’s way too easy to put your head down and forget about those who helped you and those who still need your help.  Figure out a way to include networking in your new role. Obviously, you can’t spend the same amount of time as when you were looking for a job.  But make a commitment to at least two networking meetings per month, a lunch, coffee, an industry event, whatever; force yourself to maintain your network.  I guarantee it will help you and others.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Judy Neer
President, Pile and Company

Having led the Pile and Company Consulting group for twelve years, I'm acutely aware of how a volatile market can change the face of marketing communications. This is a big part of why it seemed time for a Pile Blog. Because our Agency Selection, Performance Evaluation and Financial Optimization services all call for a holistic understanding of the marcom world, we need to stay current on the industry and its ebbs and flows. We hope that the Pile Blog will help keep you abreast of what we're hearing and seeing in the industry. Full bio.

Matt Gill
Senior Vice President
Pile and Company, Executive Search

Call it osmosis, but I think my fourteen years of working with marketing communications executives has brought me to the point where, as an Executive Recruiter, I truly appreciate the importance of blogging. For me, the benefits are two-fold. In my world of networking breakfasts, interviews and industry affiliations, I welcome any and all opportunities to make more connections with marketers. And we know now that online networking is rapidly becoming just as important as in-person networking. Secondly, if I can provide insight and information back to marketing job-seekers through a tool that is convenient and timely to them, I'm all for it. Full bio.