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We tend to overthink the first step in starting a conversation. We donât realize a few steps we could take to generate a call and benefit someoneâs career in 3-5 sentences.
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Kickstarting an old relationship
Questions for Momentum Moments
#PrescribedByDx - Raw Thoughts
My go-to method for sparking old conversationsâleave this type of recommendation today
I love heading over to someoneâs LinkedIn profile and instead of looking at their âreceivedâ recommendations, I look at the ones theyâve âgivenâ. Often this tells me more about a person đ
Giving a recommendation immediately sparks a fire. This fire can lead to a conversation, a new business idea, a fresh opportunity, or a needed pleasant moment in your career.
Hereâs a template for building a powerful recommendation for an old colleague đđź
[Name] is the person you want on your team. A [trait or skill] who leverages [specific expertise] and excels at [related strength]. [Name] knows exactly when to bring [key people] into important discussions and when to [action], whether that's [their expertise] or [ask questions].
I've always valued the [insight or perspective] [Name] offers, and I highly recommend [Name] for any team. You wonât regret adding [pronoun] to your organization!
Use this template to get started, but donât let it drive everything you say here. Youâve lived the stories out with this person, share where they set on fire. Who knows - you may even remind them of a moment they forgot. This could change their trajectory and yours at the same time đ¤
Questions for Momentum Moments
âIf you were in my shoes, what would you be doing to show up 10% better in [area of expertise or focus]?â
You want action coming out of this call - hereâs a place where you can refine your skills and then make sure you're speaking to this gap (as if youâve learned it already) when you head into interviews.
âWho do you recommend I connect with after this call?â
Letâs make sure this isnât your last conversation with industry pros - this is also a good gauge of how you performed on the call. If you perform well, theyâll most likely refer you to a close contact or someone who can open a door.
âWhatâs one idea in [this line of work/role] that you believe I havenât explored yet? How would it change my trajectory?â
I donât believe we give enough value to how a conversation can change your trajectory. And even a 1% change, could put you on the opposite side of the world (in a good way).
As you come to a close with the conversation, donât miss a moment to get an action step. The person on the other end will appreciate that youâre taking the initiative and then youâll have an opportunity to follow up with the progress that youâve made.
Ps) Talk to people that you genuinely find interesting, goes much better.
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TL;DR
Leave a recommendation to spark a chat
Ask questions to gain momentum
Talk to people who interest you
Before you leaveâŚ
If youâve enjoyed this, send it over to another job seeker. The goal is to equip people to build a career they enjoy showing up to!
Iâm excited to hear about the questions youâre asking.
Dominic
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