Hello Everyone,
I wanted to share this important job strategy with you, especially since many of us are uncomfortable about asking for referrals..or at least I am!
Kate Purmal, whom I'm honored to know, is a respected Silicon Valley senior executive and former CEO, who was kind enough to share these effective techniques with our KIT List community. Kate was voted one of San Jose Business Journal's Most Influential Women in Business, and has won two DEMOgod awards. Kate has been named to the Top 25 Women Redefining Success and has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Times, Inc. Magazine, Working Mother, Working Woman, and the San Jose Business Journal.
Please pass this on to friends and colleagues who would benefit from these essential tips!
Warmly,
Sue
5 Ways to Ask for a Referral
By Kate Purmal
Asking for referrals and introductions makes most of us uncomfortable. But think about it. If you've had a great experience working with someone, it's really satisfying to refer that person to a friend or colleague. It's even more rewarding when your colleague, too, finds value and thanks you for having made the connection.
So how do you ask for a referral without being pushy or sounding desperate?
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