Tammi Scott shares her unique approach to finding new job opportunities by emailing people she knows.
Tammi and I were a money coaches together at Capital One. Tammi shares insights from her extensive coaching background, including her experience at Nordstrom selling shoes. She emphasizes the critical role of building and maintaining professional relationships during a job search.
One of Tammi’s key strategies is sending regular email updates to her network, sharing her progress, goals, and offering mutual support. This approach not only keeps her connections informed but also fosters ongoing engagement. We also explore the importance of
aligning personal values with career decisions and the benefits of combining traditional online job applications with proactive networking efforts.
Key Insights
* Combining online applications with networking efforts improves job search results
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Understanding personal values helps in finding suitable job opportunities
* Career coaching can provide valuable insights and strategies for job seekers
* Regular practice and continuous learning are essential in careers and personal interests
* Offering mutual support in networking efforts creates goodwill
* Tracking networking efforts and job applications is important
* Previous work experiences, even in different fields, can provide transferable skills
* Providing an easy opt-out option in networking emails shows respect for recipients
* Balancing online job applications with in-person networking yields better results
* Curiosity and willingness to learn can lead to unexpected opportunities
* Sharing specific job interests and companies in networking emails facilitates connections
* Regular updates to your network keep you top-of-mind for opportunities
Contact Tammi Scott
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TammiScott.com
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LinkedIn
Credits
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Hallon by Christian Bjoerklund
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Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod
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