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Missed Opportunity: Why Not Following Up Is a Job Seeker's Networking Downfall
Following up with your networking contacts is like tending to a garden – when you give it the regular care it needs, you're likely to see your relationships thrive over time, just like you'd water your plants to help them thrive.
How To Effectively Do Networking Follow Up
Salespeople have to hear a lot of "no's" to get to a "yes." They accept it as part of the sales process. As someone that wants to be a successful networker, you have to admit that you, too, will hear "no," which in your case is just silence-no response.
Block lists are not often discussed, but they can be problematic for job seekers who want to return to an employer. Who makes the decision, and what is its basis? Is it permanent, set in stone for all time, or can it expire after some time? In what circumstances will a returnee know this is the situation, and is there a procedure to review this designation?