How Important is Followup to a Job Search?
Well, it's simply the key to the kingdom.People can give you leads, introductions, referrals but the followup determines the outcome. It's true of business networking, job search efforts and life, in general.
A colleague once said, "I may not be the most brilliant in my field, but I have the most timely and thorough followup." She was spot on. IQ has its place but FQ (followup quotient) is critical.
How Should We FollowUP with People?
In our multi-messaging option culture we can communicate in myriad ways. The best way to find out the how to followup wih each person you meet: Ask them! Then you know if you should call, email, send a direct message or a linkedin message or a text.
When Should We Followup?
People often ask me precisely that question during at my presentations. Now that we are in our 24/7/365 era, an email should be sent within two days. If any materiai was promised, send it within two days. One of the traits of savvy networkers that applies to savvy job seekers: they do what they say they are going to do ....when they say they are going to do it
