Someone very near and dear to me received a job offer this week. For the past two years, he had set his site on working for the organization that offered him the position. A key factor that brought this to fruition was the reference his former employer and mentor gave him. She answered the concerns of the hiring manager, provided examples of why he was qualified, and spoke to his overall character and work ethic.
At the same time, I have made it my mission to help my handyman, and friend, transition into residential facilities management. Towards that goal, I contacted everyone I knew who worked in the industry, including my building manager. Eureka, several of the people I contacted automatically moved him to the top of their contact list. The building manager where I live asked for his resume and plans to meet with him next week to discuss his career goals.
In both these cases the parties had defined their career goals. They clearly shared these goals with people who were familiar with their work and believed in their dreams and abilities. Once again, these situations support the importance of having a strong network and asking for help.
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