A recent CNBC article titled “How to get a job often comes down to one elite personal asset, and many people still don’t realize it”
And what most people don’t realize is the power of human connection. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated that the # 1 predictor of career success is an open network.
The article also stated: “The old adage “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” has perhaps never been more true.”
I am sure you have heard this phrase before. I don’t know where that phrase came from. What I do know is that it is not very sound advice.
It’s not what you know?
How successful will you be if you don’t have the knowledge, skills and experience to do a given job? I would venture to say not very successful. And the person who you know who recommended you for that job did not do you any favors. And if I was the hiring manager I doubt I would ever want that person to recommend anyone else to me.
It's who you know?
We all “know” a number of people.
At Contacts Count we believe there is something missing here. It is not only about who you know that is important BUT how well do they know you?
While you may know someone – knowing someone does not equal how well they know you. If you asked someone to recommend you for an open position can that person describe in some detail....
What are your skills and experience? How would they describe your character? Can they speak to several of your key accomplishments? What about your interests and your personal qualities?
And what most people don’t realize is the power of human connection. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated that the # 1 predictor of career success is an open network.
The article also stated: “The old adage “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” has perhaps never been more true.”
I am sure you have heard this phrase before. I don’t know where that phrase came from. What I do know is that it is not very sound advice.
It’s not what you know?
How successful will you be if you don’t have the knowledge, skills and experience to do a given job? I would venture to say not very successful. And the person who you know who recommended you for that job did not do you any favors. And if I was the hiring manager I doubt I would ever want that person to recommend anyone else to me.
It's who you know?
We all “know” a number of people.
At Contacts Count we believe there is something missing here. It is not only about who you know that is important BUT how well do they know you?
While you may know someone – knowing someone does not equal how well they know you. If you asked someone to recommend you for an open position can that person describe in some detail....
What are your skills and experience? How would they describe your character? Can they speak to several of your key accomplishments? What about your interests and your personal qualities?
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