Growth Challenge: Keeping Current On Your Contacts - Episode 83

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You might hear from close friends when they get a promotion or leave a company, but what about the people you don’t keep in touch with as much? You might reach out to someone to find a bounce-back email, or someone you don’t know answering the phone. That’s why it’s important to keep up to date with the people around you and be aware of when they change job titles or leave a company. In this episode, we go over the best practices to keep in contact with everyone through social media, and best practices to reach out to someone after a career move.

Highlights:

• Consequences of Outdated Information.
• Using LinkedIn for Contact Updates.
• Opportunities Arising from Congratulatory Outreach.
• Value of Helping and Connecting Others.
• Observing Market Trends from Job Movements.
• Step-by-Step on Keeping Contacts Updated.
• Reaching Out for Belated Congratulations.
• Expanding Network During Reviews.

Episode Resources:

Connect with Brian Jones and Patience Jones

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/graphicmachine/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-jones-graphicmachine/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/patiencejones/